<div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">As the General Manager, you will drive operational efficiency in our key strategic depots, working alongside, encouraging and influencing both your own and local depot teams for continuous customer satisfaction, revenue growth and ensuring management of key processes and controls to maximise budgeted profit levels. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will be responsible and accountable for the lead depot in supporting with strategy implementation to allow for operational efficiency and by demonstrating excellence within your own depot and peer group.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></div><div><br></div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Monitoring of financial objectives to enhance business performance, delivering positive profitability in branch and ensuring effective control over operating cost and management of direct costs through management of the Profit & Loss account.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Leading, coaching and motivation of the team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for the branch team </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Addressing team performance through effective performance reviews and management as necessary.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ensuring both financial and non-financial KPI’s are established and adhered to.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develop operational management systems, processes and best practices to become the ‘Depot of Excellence’ for inductions, training and development</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Facilitate local depot alignment to develop sales/operations approach to advance collective profit.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develop and report cost plans in collaboration with the Regional Director.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Working alongside the Regional Account Managers to exceed customer requirements and remain competitive through solutions-based provision and innovation. Synergy with the Sales team to proactively develop revenue opportunities and to deliver to the customers’ specifications (SLA’s).</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations in conjunction with the Compliance Team.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Promoting and monitoring “Vp Capture” to ensure a digitalised approach to both Health & Safety and Safety Guardian inspections. </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure effective fleet management, enhance ROI by delivering effective stock control and asset management to maintain fleet availability maximising revenue.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develop cross-division & cross-group relationships with key contacts and peers to enrich wider Vp understanding and promote culture of shared best practice.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develops a team culture within their own depot and supports peers to develop theirs</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ensures excellent communication with their team, conducting regular briefings on performance and sharing business updates in an engaging manner</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">What We’re Looking For</strong></span></div><div><br></div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities: encouraging, collaborative and able to inspire team with Company strategy and goals.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Support with the business talent development programme through demonstrable personal development actions and drive for continuous improvement of self and others.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Evidence of continuous revenue and profit growth, with a full understanding of P&L and asset management.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Outstanding relationship building with influencing skills across their own team and peer group. A team player, highly motivated with a strong commercial acumen and an outgoing personality.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Excellent organisational and time management skills; a self-starter with the ability to work independently using their own initiative.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Clear and concise communicator, with proven analytical and numerical evaluation skills to effectively review and respond to data and trends.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Strong verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">An advocate of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance.</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">full UK driving licence</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">What We Can Offer You</strong></span></div><div><br></div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Competitive salary</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Salary sacrifice pension </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Additional holiday purchase scheme</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Monday to Friday working (no weekends)</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Free Tool Hire</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Life Assurance cover 3x salary </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Share save scheme </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Eye care vouchers</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Recommend a friend scheme </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Cycle to work scheme </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Long service recognition </span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Discounts on HP products</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">EE mobile contract discount offers</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Gym discounts</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)</span></li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">A Little Bit About Us</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. 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