Branch Manager

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Branch Manager Jobs in Orpington at Stannah – Join Our Team!

Lead Critical Infrastructure. Inspire High-Performing Teams. Drive Business Success.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive, market-aligned salary
• Management performance bonus
• Company car
• Leadership role within a nationally recognised engineering business

At Stannah, we're trusted to keep people and goods moving safely every day. We're looking for an experienced, commercially focused Branch Manager to lead our London Infrastructure Service Branch in Orpington.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important operation that delivers maintenance, repair and 24-hour callout services for lifts, escalators, moving walkways and lifting equipment across London's infrastructure network.

As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of the branch, leading a team of dedicated professionals while ensuring the highest standards of safety, customer service and operational performance. You will drive sustainable business growth, develop strong customer relationships and create an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best.

At Stannah, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to creating a strong safety culture, delivering operational excellence and ensuring customers receive outstanding service every time.

This is more than a branch leadership role. It's an opportunity to make a real impact on a business that plays a vital role in supporting the safe and reliable movement of people and goods throughout London.

If you're a results-driven leader with experience managing operational teams, developing people and delivering commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.15 and Friday 8am - 3.45pm(These hours may change dependant on the business needs)

Join Stannah and help shape the future of one of our most important infrastructure service operations. Apply today.

Please see the full job description here: 

• Lead the branch to deliver safe, high-quality service and maintenance for lifts, escalators and lifting equipment.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are always met and promoted across all branch activities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering excellent levels of customer service.
• Manage branch performance, resources and budgets to achieve business plan and profitability targets.
• Develop, support and motivate colleagues to create a high-performing and engaged team.

Please see full job description here: Branch Manager Job description

Branch Manager Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Management (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience managing lift and/or escalator service operations.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading managers and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to safety, customer service and delivering on promises in line with Stannah's values.

If you have experience as a Lift Manager, Branch Manager, Service Manager, or in another leadership role within the lift and escalator industry, this is an exciting opportunity to lead our Orpington Infrastructure Services Branch.

Join a business that puts safety, customer service and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does, while empowering you to drive performance, develop teams and shape future growth.

Click Apply Now to find out more and take the next step in your leadership career.

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• Management Bonus
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Free parking
• Company Car 
• Private Medical Insurance

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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.