General Manager

Description

About the Opportunity

Thomas Gray has been exclusively retained to appoint a General Manager for a flagship, multi–million–pound operational hub within a market–leading commercial rental and specialist accommodation group. The appointment arises following the internal promotion of the long–standing incumbent.

Operating from a strategically positioned central facility, this hub serves as a critical, high–margin asset within an established national network:

Commercial Scale: Full P&L responsibility for a high–performing multi–million–pound facility operating at strong regional margins.

Team Structure: Broad operational oversight of yard operations, technical workshops, fleet maintenance and transport logistics, supported by an established second–tier management team.

Client Base: Supplies compliant physical infrastructure and commercial assets to major infrastructure contractors, public sector framework providers and commercial clients across the South West and M4 corridor.

This appointment requires an operational leader who combines commercial rigour and cost control with an energetic, visible presence on the ground.

The Role

As General Manager, you will hold total operational, commercial and P&L accountability for the facility.

Balancing day–to–day yard rigour with regional commercial development, you will lead an established workforce, maintain fleet utilisation and collaborate with central sales teams to service regional contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Take full accountability for the financial performance, operational safety and service delivery of the regional facility.

Lead, mentor and develop the on–site team across operations, workshops and transport logistics.

Drive operational efficiency, utilisation rates and margin protection.

Maintain relationships with key regional accounts while supporting central business development initiatives.

Ensure stringent adherence to statutory safety regulations, fleet compliance and operational standards.

Manage direct operating costs, Capex/Opex allocations and facility budgets.

Candidate Profile

Proven senior operational leadership experience (e.g. General Manager, Depot General Manager, Operations Director) within equipment rental, plant hire, modular accommodation, transport logistics or related asset–heavy environments.

Demonstrable experience holding multi–million–pound P&L accountability and managing operational cost bases.

Track record leading multidisciplinary teams across workshops, yards and transport.

Hands–on leadership style with a focus on safety, team development and commercial execution.

Commutable to the Wiltshire / M4 corridor.

Ad ID: 5419197629