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Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire West and Chester

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

General Manager - Pump Solutions

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

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