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Selwood has developed a specialist pump hire division and is currently the No. 1 Pump Hirer in the UK with an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise and the largest and most modern fleet.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. Our ever-growing business is one of the largest companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

About The Role

Due to internal promotion, we are currently looking for a Regional Operations Manager to join us. This role will be responsible for four-five of our Selwood Pump Rental branches in the South East and Midlands, and we are ideally looking for someone to be based in the Bedford or London (Dartford) area.

The Regional Operations Manager will play a key role in the growth of Selwood Pump Rental throughout their region, by ensuring their branches meet or better still exceed their plans and objectives, as well as lead on continued growth in their area.

You will need a strong background in both people and operational management, be able to lead by example, demonstrating effective behaviours and providing clear direction, whilst promoting and developing an excellent team spirit and delivering an outstanding quality of service.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement for frequent travel to branches within the region, as well as to our Head Office based in Chandlers Ford, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities Of This Role

• Lead and demand a Health & Safety culture, driving and creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to.
• Provide strong leadership and develop a high performing team who strive to be the best they can be.
• Drive growth to maximise sales and profitability, as well as lead on customer experience strategies.
• Set clear objectives that not only reflect the operational efficiency of the business but also support a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team.
• Regularly review the designated area performance with the respective Branch/Hire Managers and Foreman, using KPI measures.
• Ensure that all Company administration, quality assurance and health and safety policies are fully adhered to and that all activities are carried out in full compliance both with our policies and relevant statutory legislation.
• Continuously drive standards and quality throughout the region.
• Support, engage, and collaborate with local sales teams & solutions and central departments.
• Maximise return from hire fleet assets by constant review of all equipment and ensuring the effective and efficient use of transport within the area.
• Ensure security of all Company assets within designated area of responsibility, including control and audit levels of expenditure.
• Provide relevant data when required.
• Ensure you have the right people capability and engagement to deliver business objectives.
• Ensure that all employees recruited are encouraged to be the best they can be through training, coaching and honest feedback.
• Ensure that all staff employee relation matters are processed following the company procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other Operational Managers and key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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. 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.
• You need to demonstrate the ability to encourage your teams as this is essential to the success of our business.
• Proven track record of raising the standards within a team.
• Computer literate. Be able to analyse data on Microsoft Packages such as Excel / Word / PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel within territory and throughout the UK as and when necessary.
• Experience of working in a similar industry (Water / Hire) would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

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.

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 28 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday trading (an annual option to buy additional holiday days)
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 4x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Sales

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Construction, and Utilities

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