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Posted 30 July, 2026

General Manager / Business Lead - Pumps

White Label Recruitment
Greater Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business Lead / General Manager - Pumps

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Are you an experienced engineering leader looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a specialist pump engineering business?

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Our client is looking for a commercially minded Business Lead / General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established pump service, maintenance and engineering business. You'll lead a team of office staff, workshop personnel and field service engineers whilst driving operational performance, customer satisfaction and business growth.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading people and making a genuine impact within a growing engineering organisation.

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The Role

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  • Lead the day-to-day operations of a specialist pump engineering business.
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  • Manage office staff, workshop personnel and field service engineers.
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  • Drive operational performance, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
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  • Take responsibility for budgets, profitability and overall business performance.
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  • Develop existing customer relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.
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  • Support business development and commercial activities.
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  • Mentor, develop and motivate the existing team.
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  • Ensure high standards of health & safety, quality and operational excellence.
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About You

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We'd love to hear from candidates currently working as:

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  • General Manager
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  • Business Lead
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  • Operations Manager
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  • Service Manager
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  • Branch Manager
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  • Engineering Manager
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  • Aftermarket Manager
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You'll ideally have:

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  • Experience leading engineering or service teams.
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  • A background within pumps, rotating equipment, mechanical engineering, HVAC, industrial equipment or a related engineering sector.
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  • Commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, profitability and operational performance.
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  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
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  • The ability to build lasting customer relationships and develop business opportunities.
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  • A hands-on approach with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving continuous improvement.
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The Package

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  • Highly competitive Basic Salary
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  • Company Car or Car Allowance
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  • Bonus Scheme
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  • Pension
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  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
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  • Long-term career progression
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  • Stable, well-established engineering business
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If you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the direction of a specialist pump engineering business whilst leading a close-knit team, please send your CV ASAP as they can move quickly!