Job Title: General Manager Reports to: Managing Director Hours of work: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful and award-winning engineering groups in a pivotal General Manager role. Offering an attractive salary package this position is ideal for an experienced professional seeking to make a real impact within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation. Our client has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s leading engineering firms. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated General Manager to lead operations at a facility based in Coventry. This role offers the perfect platform for a high-performing, self-motivated leader to shape the future of a key division within a thriving business. As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Your core duties will include: * Providing strategic and operational leadership, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in a fast-paced, competitive environment. * Managing a workforce of over 100 employees, including oversight of recruitment, training and development, performance management, succession planning, and disciplinary procedures. * Ensuring exceptional levels of customer satisfaction across all areas of the business through the delivery of high-quality service and operational excellence. * Controlling operational budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring all business and profitability targets are consistently achieved. * Leading continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive operational efficiency, productivity, and product quality. * Overseeing all departmental functions to ensure alignment with company objectives and that performance targets are met or exceeded across the board. Knowledge, Skills, Experience * Extensive senior management experience within an engineering environment, ideally with a strong background in sheet metal, fabrication and laser cutting operations. * A demonstrable track record of driving business growth and delivering sustained profitability, with a strong commitment to customer service excellence. * In-depth understanding of management profit and loss accounts, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. * Strong commercial and financial acumen, combined with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. * Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers, creating a competitive advantage in the marketplace. * Energetic, confident, and hands-on leadership approach, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to inspire those around you. Travel to other sites may be required to suit business needs. Company Benefits * Company car allowance, * Mobile * Bonus scheme * Free car parking * Cycle to work scheme * Company Pension scheme * Employee Benefit Loan scheme