Assistant Manager (Maternity Cover) Southampton

Southampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

51420 pa
Full time office based
40 hours per week - 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
12-month contract to cover maternity leave

Who are Pickerings

Pickerings is a leading supplier of high-quality temporary buildings. We design and supply solutions to a diverse customer base including schools needing extra classrooms commercial businesses needing additional office space and construction sites needing a complex of offices and welfare facilities.

The Role

As Assistant Manager you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our hire operations. You will lead and support a team consisting of 2 Hire Controllers 1 Administrator and 3 Drivers helping them to achieve sales targets deliver outstanding customer service and maintain efficient operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and motivating the team to generate sales and maximise revenue
Answering customer queries promptly and professionally
Scheduling deliveries and collections to meet customer requirements
Arranging breakdown assistance and ensuring swift resolutions
Overseeing the daily workload of hire controllers admin and drivers to maintain excellent service standards
Supporting the Depot Manager with reporting planning and achieving business goals

About You

Were looking for someone with:

Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience in a hire logistics or operations environment (preferred but not essential)
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
A customer-focused attitude and confident communication skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and driving sales

What we offer

In addition to an annual salary of 51420 youll get:

33 days holidays inclusive of public holidays and a festive shut-down period
Company pension and life assurance schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Required Experience:

Manager

51420 paFull time office based40 hours per week - 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday12-month contract to cover maternity leave Who are Pickerings Pickerings is a leading supplier of high-quality temporary buildings. We design and supply solutions to a diverse customer base including schools needing extra...