Southern Area Manager
đź“Ť Base: Reading or Stevenage
đź’Ľ Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
đź•’ Full-time, permanent
Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with multi-site operational experience? We’re looking for a Southern Area Manager to take ownership of four strategically important depot locations across the South of England: Reading, Stevenage, Newport, and Plymouth.
This role is all about ensuring high levels of operational performance, service delivery, and team engagement while driving improvements across internal processes and resource management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily hire operations across four depots, ensuring smooth and efficient running.
* Work closely with Depot Managers to deliver consistent performance and compliance.
* Monitor equipment availability, maintenance schedules, and customer issue resolution.
* Lead and support recruitment, training, and development across the Southern team.
* Collaborate with internal departments including SHEQ, logistics, service desk, and fuel management.
* Ensure legal compliance around working hours and health & safety policies.
* Identify and implement operational improvements that add measurable value.
* Represent the business professionally across all four locations.
What You’ll Need:
* Proven experience managing multi-site operations (essential).
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* A practical understanding of equipment hire, plant operations, or mechanical services (preferred).
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
* The ability to influence and engage at all levels, both internally and externally.
* A self-motivated, customer-first attitude with a drive for results.
Why Apply?
This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape regional operations, impact profitability, and lead a team committed to excellence in customer service and operational delivery.
If you’re ready to step into a senior role where no two days are the same—and where your contribution truly makes a difference—we’d love to hear from you.