Managing Director

I'm leading a confidential search for the next MD of a £50m UK specialist equipment manufacturer, with significant backing from experienced serial investors and an impressive 70% share of its core market.

We need a leader with meaningful experience leading a manufacturing and installed-base service business, with responsibility for scaling field-service operations and growing aftermarket revenues.

The business has built its position by doing what larger competitors struggle to do: highly bespoke, mission-critical solutions delivered at speed, often in days rather than weeks.

The next chapter is about scale:

• Transform service & aftermarket - currently capturing only 10% of the opportunity across its installed base
• Scale operations and capacity to support continued growth
• Strengthen Europe and accelerate expansion into Canada & Australia
• Professionalise the business while protecting its entrepreneurial, family feel

We're looking for an entrepreneurial MD/GM/operational leader from an engineered product + service environment. Someone with exposure to global standards of operational excellence, but who thrives in a fast-moving, hands-on culture rather than a heavily corporate one.

Relevant industry backgrounds could include:

• Commercial vehicle equipment & systems
• HVAC & thermal management equipment
• Connected fleet/equipment technology

Hybrid role, onsite 2-3 days in South East England. Remaining time on the road with customers.