Branch Manager

Branch Manager - Buckie (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)

We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you're in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!

As the go-to person at our Buckie branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. You’ll be right in the action with plenty of customer interaction, keeping everything buzzing and running smoothly. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top‑notch service with safety at the heart of everything!

You’ll coordinate sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, yard operations, safety, and drive overall branch efficiency.

Joining the UK’s largest builders’ merchant means endless growth opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses
• Save‑as‑you‑earn & Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)
• Wellbeing support to help you feel your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
• Working hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!

• Lead a high‑performing team: inspire, coach, and develop staff to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Customer‑first approach: build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Drive sales & operational excellence: lead sales strategies, boost revenue, and manage stock, deliveries, and day‑to‑day operations.
• Safety & compliance: maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
• Team growth & development: recruit, train, and mentor staff, focusing on career progression and a positive work culture.

• Strong leader who motivates, delegates, and develops staff.
• Delegator who trusts the team to take responsibility and lead independently.
• Collaborative & open to learning.
• Skilled communicator who builds strong relationships.
• Customer‑focused, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.
• Organized & efficient; can plan and prioritize workload.
• Financially literate, using data for informed decisions.
• Culture builder who creates an inclusive and positive environment.
• Commercial decision maker who benefits both customer and branch.
• Competitively aware; stays informed about competitors.
• Business‑minded, treating the branch as own business and striving for improvement.
• Compliance‑focused; ensures legal requirements are met.

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed.

If you're offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to background checks including a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search, and occupational history review. These checks help ensure both our business and customers remain safe.