South Island Branch Manager

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Job Description

We’re seeking a South Island Branch Manager to take ownership of our regional trades function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, leading a diverse multi-trade workforce and delivering strong commercial outcomes across the South Island.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Services, you will play a key role in shaping team culture, strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business, ensuring we continue to set the benchmark for service delivery in the market.

• Deliver regional financial performance including revenue, margins, WIP and debt targets
• Drive labour utilisation, recovery and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop a positive, high-performing team culture
• Manage a multi-disciplinary trades workforce (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and subcontractor network
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all contracts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at a regional level
• Identify and grow new business opportunities, introducing innovative and technology-led solutions
• Oversee integration of new work and growth opportunities into the region
• Manage escalated issues and ensure timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with subcontractor, H&S and people management frameworks
• Support regional account retention and growth

Skills & Experience

• Building services or technical qualifications / Trades background essential
• Proven leadership experience managing trades teams and subcontractors
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial or corporate maintenance environment
• Strong business development capability with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Project management experience within maintenance or facilities environments
• Solid understanding of health & safety best practice
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office; JDE experience advantageous
• Commercially Savy and client centric approach.