General Manager

General Manager Heavy Plant Industry

Croydon, Full Time Perm Position
7am 5pm working hours, with flexibility required for occasional overtime or weekend work.

£65,000 - £75,000

Are you a proven leader with operational experience in the heavy plant or equipment hire sector?

NEOS are partnering with a reputable plant hire business seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to take full responsibility for depot performance, team leadership, and operational excellence at their busy depot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all depot operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with ISO standards.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team including engineers, drivers, yard and office staff.
• Maintain strong customer and supplier relationships while driving service quality.
• Control depot budget and performance, tracking KPIs and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and oversee site audits.
• Monitor stock and asset utilisation to support operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in depot, branch, or operations management within the heavy plant, construction, or hire industry.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
• Knowledge of heavy plant equipment and fleet operations.
• Solid understanding of health and safety, compliance, and budget management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification.
• Experience in fleet or asset management.
• Relevant leadership or management qualification.

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Pension and full benefits package.
• Full-time permanent role with long-term career prospects.
• Supportive company culture with ongoing training and development.