Hire General Manager at Frank Key Plant & Tool Hire Ltd
Full job description
About Us
Frank Key has been built on family values since 1907 and we’re proud to have committed employees with long service, fantastic knowledge and to have a reputation for how we do business. We now have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Branch Manager to work out of our Halifax Branch.
The advertised salary is a starting point only and the salary offered will be reflective of the experience you bring.
Hours of Work: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience working with Plant and Tool Hire equipment
* Exceptional knowledge of general building materials
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Proficiency in software systems, including Merlin, is preferred
Benefits
* Annual pay reviews.
* Enhanced holiday entitlement to reward company service
* Company pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Staff Discounts after 3 months service
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Training and development opportunities
Responsibilities
* Overseeing branch premises and company vehicles, ensuring security measures are followed, the site remains tidy, and all operations comply with health and safety legislation.
* Maintaining the company’s professional image by keeping premises (inside and outside), vehicles, staff, and equipment clean, well-presented, and customer-ready.
* Driving the branch’s financial performance by monitoring budgets, tracking KPIs, and applying a clear understanding of profit drivers and cost controls.
* Managing the hire fleet, making sure on- and off-hire procedures are correctly followed, equipment is maintained to hire-ready standards, and all paperwork and user guides are provided.
* Controlling resale stock within the branch, including merchandising, monitoring stock levels and values, managing product profiles, and addressing slow-moving, lost, or damaged items.
* Leading and motivating branch employees in line with company policies, recruiting effectively, and fostering a positive team environment to support high staff retention.
* Keeping the Health & Safety Portal (Safety Cloud) updated, resolving outstanding issues promptly, and ensuring all staff training is current and compliant.
* Acting as a role model for the company’s Core Values in every aspect of branch operations.
* Delivering a consistently positive customer experience by ensuring service quality, professionalism, and responsiveness at all times.
Core Values
Integrity, supportive, excellence, knowledge, people & diversity
We recognise that our differences make us stronger and encourage applicants from anywhere and all backgrounds.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
From £28,000.00 per year
Other Benefits
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Experience & Licence/Certification
Manual Driving Licence (required)
SENIORITY LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Sales and Business Development
INDUSTRIES
Construction
Referral Program
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