GAP Group Limited

General Manager

GAP Group Limited  •  Elgin, IL (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description


General information


Reference


011815


Publication start date


21/08/2026


Job description

Managers


Post description

General Manager

Vacancy details


Division

Pumps - Pumps


Title

General Manager


Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location


Location


14 Perimeter Road, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV306AF


Location

United Kingdom, Scotland, Elgin Pumps

Requester


Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details


Contract hours

45.00

About the role


The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

GAP Pump & Power Services Division provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for generators, dewatering & sewerage pump applications. This includes a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions.

As a General Manager at GAP Group you will develop and manage your depot team to drive performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue across new and existing customers. Quality and customer satisfaction are key drivers for GAP Group depots and the General Manager will ensure customers' expectations and needs are being met, through quality audits and customer visits.

The General Manager also manage their own Profit Centre and will influence all aspects of Depot Operations – from staff recruitment and development to purchasing equipment and supplies.


About You

Successful applicants for the role should demonstrate the following:

 Significant experience within a team leader/management role in the hire industry
 An understanding of Pump or Power equipment, hire products and the customer base within the local area would be highly beneficial however full training would be provided
 Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customer's expectations
 Previous experience and accountability for the profit and loss of business operations and a keen eye for business development opportunities
 Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and provide solutions for potential challenges within the workplace
 Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word
 Full UK Driving License


About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

GAP Group Limited

About GAP Group Limited

GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s largest independent equipment rental company, hiring out an extensive range of equipment to industries including construction, utilities, civil engineering and events.

In recent years, GAP has focused on a diversification strategy that has seen the company grow from its traditional Plant & Tool hire roots to a multi-service offering with ten divisions, providing customers with a complete hire solution. The company now has almost 200 locations and employs more than 2,000 employees throughout the UK.

GAP’s ten divisions comprise Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Lifting & TIC, Non-Mechanical, Trenching & Shoring, Survey & Safety Hire, Pump Services, Welfare Services, Tanker Services & Event Services. GAP also offers our customers additional services such as their Test, Inspect and Certify (TIC) service where our engineers test and inspect all lifting equipment to ensure compliance and safety, even if it has not been hired from GAP. Additionally, through their GAP one facility, a specialised team offers bespoke managed services suited to individual customer needs.

GAP was established in 1969 by Gordon Anderson and the company is still family-owned and run by his sons Douglas and Iain. GAP’s aim is simple – to make our customers lives easier by providing market-leading equipment and exceptional service. With values such as trust, integrity and honesty underpinning our nationwide operations, the third generation of the family is now involved in the business.

GAP’s vision is to be the UK’s most innovative hire solutions provider, with a focus on reducing our environmental impact on the world. This means GAP invests heavily in innovative eco-products and green technologies. GAP proactively works with our suppliers to develop greener products, advise our customers on best practice and implement environmentally friendly processes.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Glasgow, GB
Year Founded
1969
Social Media