Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced General Manager within our Pump Solutions Business Unit to lead and grow a specialist pumping and water management division operating across infrastructure, utilities, construction and environmental projects.
This is a senior leadership role for someone with a strong background in pump hire, dewatering, wastewater management or temporary water treatment systems who can combine technical expertise with commercial acumen and operational management.
You'll take ownership of day-to-day operations, support business growth, provide technical leadership on complex pumping projects and help develop innovative solutions for clients across a diverse project portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the operational management of a specialist pump solutions business.
* Oversee depot operations, ensuring efficient delivery of equipment and services.
* Provide technical expertise on pumping systems, dewatering, wastewater transfer, bypass pumping and temporary drainage solutions.
* Support pre-construction, tender and early contractor involvement (ECI) activities.
* Develop cost estimates, equipment schedules and technical proposals.
* Manage and support site teams, installation activities and project delivery.
* Provide troubleshooting and technical support for live pumping operations.
* Drive business development activities and build relationships with new and existing clients.
* Work closely with supply chain partners to ensure equipment availability and best-value solutions.
* Stay current with developments in pumping technology and water management equipment.
* Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
About You
We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience within pump hire, dewatering, temporary water management or water treatment.
* Strong technical knowledge of submersible, surface and wastewater pumping systems.
* Experience pricing, estimating and delivering pumping projects.
* Track record of managing operational teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
* Experience within utilities, construction, infrastructure, environmental or industrial sectors.
* Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting abilities.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on AMP programmes and major utility frameworks.
* Temporary works awareness.
* Technical qualifications such as NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent.
* Previous responsibility for business growth, sales or profit and loss performance.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing specialist business.
* Diverse and technically challenging projects.
* Strong career progression prospects.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company vehicle or car allowance.
* Ongoing professional development and technical training.
If you have a background in pump hire, dewatering, wastewater systems or temporary water management and are looking for a senior leadership opportunity, we'd like to hear from you
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year