Our Business
Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.
We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge and experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.
About The Role
We are looking to welcome a Branch Manager to our Conwy branch due to internal progression. The Branch Manager will play a key role in the growth of Selwood by ensuring the branch meets and exceeds its plan and objectives, supporting the national pump rental business and working closely with other departmental functions. The role requires strong business management experience, leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to excellent service delivery.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead by example, ensuring company administration, quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental policies are fully adhered to and that all activities comply with our policies and relevant regulations and statutory legislation.
* Promote a positive and resilient health and safety culture, working closely with the SHEQ Department, departmental heads, and employees to minimise risk of illness and injury.
* Provide strong leadership, develop a high‑performing team, set clear objectives, and foster continuous improvement within the team.
* Recruit and develop employees through training, coaching, and honest feedback, ensuring the right people are capable and engaged to deliver business objectives.
* Drive growth, maximise sales and profitability, and lead customer experience strategies.
* Regularly review area performance with Hire Managers and Foremen using KPI measures.
* Engage with local sales teams, solutions, and central departments, maintaining proactive communication with all stakeholders.
* Maximise returns from hire fleet assets by continuously reviewing equipment and ensuring the efficient use of transport within the area.
Qualifications & Experience
* Successful experience managing a team with strong leadership, coaching, and motivation skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, give sound feedback, and adapt decisively in a fast‑paced environment.
* Proven background in leading an operational area, driving growth, maximising sales and profitability, and aligning objectives with regional goals.
* Experience leading and demanding a health & safety culture with total compliance.
* Experience in the Hire Industry is advantageous but not essential.
* Ability to encourage teams and raise standards within the business.
* High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Willingness and ability to travel within the territory and throughout the UK as necessary.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary and eligibility for a company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments).
* Medicash Scheme – access to 24‑hour online GP services and discounted gym memberships.
* Employee pension scheme with contributions based on total earnings.
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with increasing annual leave entitlement with long service.
* Three‑times annual salary life insurance (disability insurance).
* Support for development and training.
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) and access to mental health first aiders.
* Employee discount scheme (savvy on supermarkets, high‑street shops, holidays and more).
* Employee referral scheme.
This role is not open to agencies – please do not call or email. Thank you.
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respect others, and appreciate differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment journey.
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