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 a reputation for how we do business.
Job Overview
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 reflect the experience you bring.
Hours of Work: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
* Overseeing branch premises and company vehicles, ensuring security measures are followed, keeping the site tidy, and ensuring all operations comply with health and safety legislation.
* Maintaining the company’s professional image by keeping premises, 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, ensuring all on‑ and off‑hire procedures are 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.
Qualifications / Requirements
* 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.
* Manual Driving Licence (required).
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.
* Cycle to work scheme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Life insurance, Referral programme, Sick pay.
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 Details
* Job Type: Full‑time
* Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
* Location: Halifax, England, United Kingdom
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