General Manager

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.