General information
Reference
011077
Publication start date
18/05/2026
Job description
Senior Operations
Post description
Regional Operations Director
Vacancy details
Division
4 Group - Guernsey - Management
Title
Head of Plant & Tools
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
United Kingdom, London, London Plant & Tools
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
45.00
About the role
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, the Head of Plant & Tools is responsible for maximising growth and profitability of the Plant and Tool depots within their region. Through effective leadership skills, you will develop and manage your team of General Managers to drive performance within each depot and identify opportunities to increase revenue across existing and new customers. Quality and customer satisfaction are key drivers for GAP Group depots and you will ensure the region's fleet is being fully utilised whilst meeting customers' expectations and needs, through quality audits and customer visits.
About You
Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:
• Significant experience working at a Regional Operational Management level within the construction/hire industry with full P&L responsibility.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop regional teams whilst driving performance and ensuring company standards are met.
• Proven experience of exceeding sales targets and identifying opportunities for growth whilst delivering a high standard of customer service consistently.
• Sound and current knowledge of current legislation in employment, health & safety and transport are essential.
About Us
About GAP and What We Offer:
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.
As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:
• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support
If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application, we'll take it from there.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.