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Branch Manager – WareIf you’re a decisive, commercially minded leader who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and a hands-on, client-facing role, this is a standout opportunity to run and grow a well-established branch.We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established industrial engineering business with a long-standing reputation, for an experienced Branch Manager to take full ownership of their Hertfordshire operations, in Ware.This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you’ll run the branch as your own business—driving performance, developing people, and ensuring contracts are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest standard.The RoleYou’ll have overall accountability for branch performance, reporting directly to the Operations Director and working closely with them on strategy, operations, and growth. Your remit will span finance, operations, sales, people management, and future expansion.This is a hands-on role—no two days are the same. The right candidate will also be client-facing, promoting the business, building relationships, and driving sales while managing the branch team.Key ResponsibilitiesFull responsibility for branch operations, performance reporting, and future planningOwnership of monthly and annual P&L, ensuring margins are maintainedOversight of factory and field operations, ensuring labour and resources are correctly allocatedWorking closely with sales and project teams to deliver contracts efficiently and profitablyManaging internal and external sales activity to secure the right contracts at the right priceEnsuring appropriate plant, transport, and investment are in placeLeading on health & safety, quality, and environmental standardsFull HR responsibility including recruitment, training, development, a