General Manager Southampton

Southampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Southampton (relocating to Alton Hampshire in late 2026 / early 2027)
Salary: Competitive Company Car Bonus

About Us

Pickerings Hire is one of the UKs 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 were looking for a dynamic leader to join our team at our Southampton depot.

Please note: The Southampton depot is planned to relocate to Alton Hampshire towards the end of 2026 or early 2027. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and managing this transition.

The Role

As General Manager you will be responsible for the overall performance safety and growth of our Southampton depot. Youll lead a talented team drive operational excellence and ensure that every customer receives the high standard of service that defines Pickerings Hire.

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.
Support the successful relocation of the depot to its new Alton site.

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.
Flexibility and readiness to manage operations through the depots relocation period.

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 youre 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 depots success wed love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

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Location: Southampton (relocating to Alton Hampshire in late 2026 / early 2027) Salary: Competitive Company Car Bonus About Us Pickerings Hire is one of the UKs leading providers of modular buildings and site accommodation. With a proud history of excellence safety and service we support clients a...