Branch Manager

Our Business

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge and experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

We are looking to welcome a Branch Manager to our Conwy branch due to internal progression.

• You will be required to lead by example, ensuring company administration, quality assurance and health, safety and environmental policies are fully adhered to and that all activities are carried out in full compliance both with our policies and relevant regulations and statutory legislation.
• You will proactively promote, demand and lead a positive and resilient health and safety culture working closely with SHEQ Department, all departmental functions, departmental heads and employees to minimise the risk of illness and injury to employee.
• You will be able to provide strong leadership and develop a high performing team who strive to be the best they can be, understanding the impact of their behaviour on others. Setting clear objectives that not only reflect the operational efficiency of the business but also support a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team.
• You will ensure that all employees recruited are encouraged to be the best they can be through training, coaching and honest feedback. Ensuring you have the right people capability and engagement to deliver business objectives.
• You will be able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability and lead customer experience strategies.
• You will regularly review the designated area performance with the respective Hire Managers and Foreman using KPI’s measures.
• You will support and engage with local sales teams & solutions and central departments, always ensuring pro-active communication with all stakeholders at all times.
• You will be responsible for maximising returns from hire fleet assets by constantly reviewing all equipment and ensuring the effective and efficient use of transport within the area.

• Experience of successfully managing a team, being able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, coach, motivate and engage a team. Connecting and collaborating intensively within your team and across the organisation.
• A leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and offer sound feedback. Provide a vision for the business and the wider team, the ability to adapt and be decisive in a rapid pace environment.
• Proven background in leading an operational area driving growth, maximising sales and profitability. Setting clear objectives aligned to regional goals, utilising modern platforms to interconnect all employees and departmental functions. Ensuring the customer experience maximises quality and service.
• Experience of leading and demanding a Health & Safety culture, driving and creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to.
• Experience working in a Hire Industry would be advantageous but not essential.
• You need to demonstrate the ability to encourage the teams as this is essential to the success of our business.
• Proven track record of raising the standards within a team.
• A high level of computer literacy. Be able to analyse data on Microsoft Packages such as excel / word / power point.
• Ability and willingness to travel within territory and throughout the UK as and when necessary.

• We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym…