Area Manager - Lloyds British

Area Manager - Lloyds British (Part of the Speedy Group)

Location:

Warrington Branch

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Eligible for Speedy Work-Life Balance Scheme

About Lloyds British

Lloyds British, a leading provider of lifting and equipment inspection services in the UK, is seeking an Area Manager to join our dynamic team. Part of the Speedy Group, we have been delivering specialist testing, inspection, maintenance, certification, and training services for the lifting services industry for over 200 years.

Role Overview

As an Area Manager at Lloyds British, you will have the opportunity to work for a market leader in the lifting and equipment inspection industry. Your responsibilities will include managing operations and driving revenue opportunities within your designated geographical area.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Managing and growing revenue opportunities from both new and existing clients.
2. Building and maintaining mutually rewarding relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
3. Supervising and coordinating operations across branches, depots, and facilities within your area.
4. Implementing sales strategies to improve profitability.
5. Ensuring customer service remains a priority.
6. Managing team performance to ensure operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

1. Excellent communication skills with experience in a customer-facing environment.
2. A background in the lifting equipment industry, including experience with heavy lifting gear and mechanical engineering.
3. Competency in inspecting lifting equipment according to LOLER and PUWER regulations.
4. LEEA qualification (desirable).
5. A proven track record of building customer relationships that lead to contract acquisition and retention.
6. Ideally, 2-5 years' experience in TIC, crane, plant and machinery, or health and safety services, with an understanding of large-scale projects.
7. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and meet targets.
8. Awareness of industry developments.

What We Offer:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company car.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• Access to discounts via My Staff Shop.
• Green Commute Initiative for cycling to work.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Career development opportunities within the Speedy Group.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you're ready to advance your career with a market leader in lifting and inspection services, apply now!

Apply Now

Please note that Speedy may close applications early if we receive a high volume of responses. We recommend applying promptly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Speedy Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.

All roles require proof of right to work in the UK from the start date.

For more information on our ESG governance, visit: Speedy Group ESG Governance.