Position: Commercial Director
Hours: 8am to 5:30pm
Location: Pontefract
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + Car allowance
Commercial Director Opportunity
Are you ready for a career-defining opportunity? A successful, long-established Access Equipment Business with a close-knit, skilled team is seeking a senior leader to step into a pivotal role, gradually taking the reins as Managing Director.
This is more than a Director, or Operations position – it’s a hybrid leadership role with real strategic influence, a hands-on approach, and long-term succession into the top seat.
What You’ll Do
* Take increasing ownership of the business alongside the current MD, preparing to lead day-to-day operations and strategy.
* Drive growth across commercial and operational areas, including a major new high-value machinery launch.
* Lead complex projects and high-value sales, managing specifications, warranties, and supplier relationships.
* Support and develop the existing team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Who You Are
* Experienced in senior leadership with both commercial and operational responsibility.
* Confident handling complex, high-value equipment sales or similar technical projects.
* Commercially astute, hands-on, and comfortable in a practical, fast-moving SME environment.
* You must be from a plant manufacture, machinery rental, powered access, lifting, or engineering-related sectors.
* Ambitious and committed to stepping into a long-term leadership role, with a passion for machinery and engineering.
Why This Role Is Special
* Take the MD seat of a stable, respected business with a loyal, engaged team.
* Drive the company’s next phase of growth and strategy, including exciting new product lines.
* Attractive package with competitive salary, car allowance, pension, 30 days’ holiday, and profit share/bonus related opportunities.
* This is a rare chance to step up, lead a growing business, and leave your mark.
Next Steps
Apply now to join a business where your leadership, vision, and operational expertise will shape its future.
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