Base: Reading or Stevenage

💼 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

🕒 Full-time, permanent

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with multi-site operational experience? We're looking for a Southern Area Manager to take ownership of four strategically important depot locations across the South of England: Reading, Stevenage, Newport, and Plymouth.

This role is all about ensuring high levels of operational performance, service delivery, and team engagement while driving improvements across internal processes and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

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Oversee daily hire operations across four depots, ensuring smooth and efficient running.

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Work closely with Depot Managers to deliver consistent performance and compliance.

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Monitor equipment availability, maintenance schedules, and customer issue resolution.

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Lead and support recruitment, training, and development across the Southern team.

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Collaborate with internal departments including SHEQ, logistics, service desk, and fuel management.

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Ensure legal compliance around working hours and health & safety policies.

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Identify and implement operational improvements that add measurable value.

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Represent the business professionally across all four locations.

What You'll Need:

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Proven experience managing multi-site operations (essential).

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Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

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A practical understanding of equipment hire, plant operations, or mechanical services (preferred).

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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

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The ability to influence and engage at all levels, both internally and externally.

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A self-motivated, customer-first attitude with a drive for results.

Why Apply?

This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape regional operations, impact profitability, and lead a team committed to excellence in customer service and operational delivery.

If you're ready to step into a senior role where no two days are the same—and where your contribution truly makes a difference—we'd love to hear from you