General Manager

GAP Group; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the North East is seeking a General Manager to drive depot performance and revenue growth. You will oversee all operations including team management, quality audits, and business development. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in the Pumps or Power sector, strong leadership capabilities, and an understanding of business profitability. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a team leader/management role, preferably in the Pumps or Power industry.
• Proven leadership skills to develop a high-performing team.
• Accountability for profit and loss in business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage depot team to drive performance and increase revenue.
• Ensure customer expectations are met through quality audits.
• Influence all aspects of Depot Operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office

Understanding of Pump or Power equipment

Job description

Scotia House, Spennymoor, Durham, DL166GE

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

45.00

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

GAP Pump & Power Services Division provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for generators, dewatering & sewerage pump applications. This includes a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions.

As a General Manager at GAP Group you will develop and manage your depot team to drive performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue across new and existing customers. Quality and customer satisfaction are key drivers for GAP Group depots and the General Manager will ensure customers' expectations and needs are being met, through quality audits and customer visits.

The General Manager also manage their own Profit Centre and will influence all aspects of Depot Operations – from staff recruitment and development to purchasing equipment and supplies.

About You

Successful applicants for the role should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience within a team leader/management role, preferably gained within the Pumps or Power or hire industry
• An understanding of Pump or Power equipment, hire products and the customer base within the local area would be highly beneficial
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customer's expectations
• Previous experience and accountability for the profit and loss of business operations and a keen eye for business development opportunities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and provide solutions for potential challenges within the workplace
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word
• Full UK Driving License

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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