Pickerings
General Manager - Birmingham (WV13)
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Location: WV13
Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Bonus
About Us
Pickerings Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of modular buildings and site accommodation. With a proud history of excellence, safety, and service, we support clients across construction and education. Our success is built on our people and we’re looking for a dynamic leader to join our team at our Birmingham depot.
The Role
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, safety, and growth of our Birmingham depot. You’ll lead a talented team, drive operational excellence, and ensure that every customer receives the high standard of service that defines Pickerings Hire.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop depot operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance.
- Manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
- Oversee customer service, logistics, maintenance, and hire operations.
- Work closely with head office teams to deliver commercial targets.
- Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve customer experience.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are always maintained.
About You
- Proven management experience within hire, construction, or a related industry.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Commercially minded with experience in budgeting and performance management.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Fully expensed company car
- Pension and life assurance
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays and a festive closure)
If you’re an experienced, motivated leader ready to make a real impact at a leading name in the hire industry and help shape the next chapter of our depot’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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