Take Full Operational Ownership of a Thriving Removals Business
Exciting General Manager opportunity with a successful, busy domestic removals company in Hampshire. This is your chance to take complete operational ownership of a growing business with 7 vehicles, 12 permanent crew, 3 office staff, and ambitious expansion plans.
The current MD has built this operation into a highly respected local mover and is ready to hand over day-to-day leadership to an experienced removals professional while he focuses on strategic development.
The Role
As General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for daily operations, growth, and profitability. You'll lead the team, manage the P&L, conduct surveys and sales, oversee fleet operations, and drive business expansion. This is a hands-on role where you'll run the show and be rewarded for results.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of daily operations including 7+ vehicle fleet, crew scheduling, and logistics
* Lead and develop 12 permanent crew members and 3 office staff
* Conduct pre-move surveys, provide quotations, and convert enquiries into bookings
* Full P&L responsibility - manage budgets, drive revenue growth, and control costs
* Ensure exceptional service delivery and compliance with all legislation
* Work with MD on expansion plans and strategic business development
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing a removals branch or operation
* Strong operational knowledge of domestic moving services with crew management experience
* Confident conducting surveys, quoting, and converting business
* P&L management experience with understanding of driving profit
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with hands-on approach
* Able to commute daily to Hampshire (essential for first 2 years minimum)
What's On Offer
* £50,000 base salary + £15k OTE Year 1 performance bonus
* Full operational ownership of successful, growing removals business
* Established infrastructure: 7 vehicles, 12 crew, 3 office staff, solid customer base
* Supportive MD who wants you to succeed
* Growth potential to expand business and earnings
* April 2026 start ideal, but earlier available for right candidate