General Manager / Business Lead - Pumps

Business Lead / General Manager

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a specialist pump engineering business?

Our client is looking for a commercially minded Business Lead / General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established pump service, maintenance and engineering business. You'll lead a team of office staff, workshop personnel and field service engineers whilst driving operational performance, customer satisfaction and business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading people and making a genuine impact within a growing engineering organisation.

The Role

* Lead the day-to-day operations of a specialist pump engineering business.

* Manage office staff, workshop personnel and field service engineers.

* Drive operational performance, service delivery and customer satisfaction.

* Take responsibility for budgets, profitability and overall business performance.

* Develop existing customer relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.

* Support business development and commercial activities.

* Mentor, develop and motivate the existing team.

* Ensure high standards of health & safety, quality and operational excellence.

About You

We'd love to hear from candidates currently working as:

* General Manager

* Business Lead

* Operations Manager

* Service Manager

* Branch Manager

* Engineering Manager

* Aftermarket Manager

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You'll ideally have:

* Experience leading engineering or service teams.

* A background within pumps, rotating equipment, mechanical engineering, HVAC, industrial equipment or a related engineering sector.

* Commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, profitability and operational performance.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* The ability to build lasting customer relationships and develop business opportunities.

* A hands-on approach with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving continuous improvement.

The Package

* Highly competitive Basic Salary

* Company Car or Car Allowance

* Bonus Scheme

* Pension

* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

* Long-term career progression

* Stable, well-established engineering business

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the direction of a specialist pump engineering business whilst leading a close-knit team, please send your CV ASAP as they can move quickly
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed