Assistant Manager (Maternity Cover) Southampton
Assistant Manager (Maternity Cover) Southampton
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Job Description
- 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
Employment Type
Full Time
