NOW HIRING: Scotland Area Manager
Location: Bellshill (with oversight of Inverness) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Competitive Benefits (Dependent on Experience) Reports To: Operations Manager
About the Company
Our client is a market leader in specialist power solutions. Known for their reliability, high standards, and nationwide reach, they support critical infrastructure, events, and businesses across the UK.
They are currently seeking a dynamic, highly organised, and operationally sharp Scotland Area Manager to lead their service and hire operations across two key Scottish depots: Bellshill and Inverness.
The Role: Overview
As the Area Manager, you will hold full operational control over the service division for both the Bellshill and Inverness depots. Your main focus will be driving efficiency, ensuring strict adherence to company procedures, maintaining excellent fleet availability, and maximizing profitability through smart, streamlined service management.
This is a fast-paced role that requires a blend of hands-on leadership, administrative accuracy, and strategic logistical planning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Depot Control: Oversee the daily workflow and cost-efficient operation of the hire service divisions in Bellshill and Inverness.
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Service Schedule & Fleet Standards: Ensure all service schedules are kept fully up-to-date and that all equipment is prepared to a meticulously high standard.
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Team Leadership & Compliance: Manage staff compliance with electronic methods (including Jobwatch), process engineers' timesheets and job sheets accurately, and organize staff training based on skill levels.
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On-Call Management: Oversee the "duty on call rota" across the depots, ensuring it operates safely and within legal boundaries to provide adequate rest periods for your team.
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Asset Protection: Safeguard all company assets in the Scotland area, ensuring no equipment leaves the depots without correct paperwork and transfers between locations are handled seamlessly.
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Health & Safety: Promote safe working practices and maintain strict compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 guidelines.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements):
Qualifications & Skills:
* High School/GCSE level education or equivalent.
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Plant/Mechanical Engineering qualifications or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
* Proven Management/Leadership experience within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong IT literacy, particularly competent with Microsoft Excel & Word.
* Administrative qualifications are highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
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Flexibility: A commitment to the role, which may involve unsociable hours to meet business needs.
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Exceptional Communication: Natural ability to connect with people, manage relationships smoothly on the phone and in person, and foster a culture of teamwork.
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Self-Motivated Leader: Driven to ensure work gets done timely and effectively, with the ability to follow and implement company policies and procedures effortlessly.
What's on Offer?
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Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (Dependent on Experience).
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A highly competitive package reflecting your expertise.
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The opportunity to lead and develop a crucial territory for a prominent name in the power generation industry.
How to Apply
If you have the engineering background, the managerial grit, and the drive to elevate these Scottish operations, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in plant hire or mechanical management