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Branch Manager in Lichfield

On-site in Lichfield·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 26 Oct)

Travis Perkins

258 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Lichfield
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Travis Perkins is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Lichfield.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

  • Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)

  • Wellbeing support to help you feel your best

  • MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

The role

Branch Manager - Lichfield (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)

What you'll do

As the go-to person at our Lichfield branch, you'll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. This fast-paced, rewarding role has you working with a team of 8 people and 1 HGV wagon. You'll be right in the action with plenty of customer interaction, keeping everything buzzing and running smoothly. You'll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top-notch service with safety at the heart of everything!

Joining the UK's largest builders' merchant means endless growth opportunities. You'll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there's always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact.

  • Leading a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.

  • Customer-First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time.

  • Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries, and day-to-day operations.

  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.

  • Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture.

How you'll work

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am - 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!

Who You Are

You'll need to be:

  • A Strong Leader: You know how to motivate, delegate, and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas.

  • A Delegator: You trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently.

  • Collaborative & Open to Learning: You embrace leadership and are always seeking ways to improve and learn from others.

  • A Skilled Communicator: You build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues.

  • Customer-Focused: You always put the customer first, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.

  • Organized & Efficient: You can plan and prioritize to manage your workload and your team's.

  • Financially Literate: You use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions.

  • A Culture Builder: You create an inclusive and positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back.

  • Commercial Decision-Maker: You make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch.

  • Competitively Aware: You stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success.

  • Business-Minded: You treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement.

  • Compliance-Focused: You ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Application Review

  3. Virtual Interview

    With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call

    A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.

  4. Face to Face Interview

    With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person

    An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.

  5. Further Meetings

    With a senior manager · In person · Not every role

    For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.

  6. Offer · Phone call

  • Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
  • The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.

Hiring process

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can't wait to hear from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the chance to succeed.

If you're offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we're keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.

Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.

Industry
Builders merchants
Employees
17,000

In their own words

About the company & team

We're the UK's largest builders' merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We're a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you're in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there's a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we're the trusted choice for builders!

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