General Manager - Hire Division (Engineering Solutions)
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Job Description
Summary
A commercially focused leadership role with full P&L ownership of a specialist engineering hire division. Drive growth, shape strategy, and expand a UK-wide technical solutions offering.
About the Client
- Our Client is a specialist engineering business operating across utilities, infrastructure, and industrial sectors
- Known for delivering solution-led services rather than transactional hire
- Established organisation with strong technical capabilities and growth ambitions
Roles/Responsibilities
- Own the P&L and overall commercial performance of the hire division
- Drive revenue growth and improve profit margins across the UK
- Develop new business while expanding existing key accounts
- Identify opportunities where hire solutions support customer operations and projects
- Set pricing strategy and market positioning
- Oversee fleet utilisation, availability, and deployment efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Contribute to the strategic development and expansion of the hire offering
Qualifications
- Background in a technical or engineering-led environment
- Experience in solution-based or consultative sales
- Strong commercial awareness, ideally with P&L or budget responsibility
- Ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
- Proven ability to identify and develop business opportunities
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Benefits
- £45,000 – £55,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Company car or allowance
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing business unit
- Clear progression into broader commercial leadership
- Location:
- Rotherham
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Retail