• People leadership role with opportunity to MAKE YOUR MARK on a growing branch
• Drive productivity, safety, continuous improvement & further Branch growth
• Great rewards & long-term career development on offer. Don't this miss this one!

Our client is a strongly branded, well recognised company and a reputable New Zealand service industry leader. Their business includes essential waste collection services, to both commercial and household customers, landfilling, extensive resource recovery and recycling operations, biofuel, and composting initiatives. They are a proudly 100% Kiwi owned company, with over 500 employees and 10 branches located across NZ.

On their behalf, we are recruiting for a Branch Manager for their West Auckland based operation. The role requires someone to manage the day-to-day operations on site, maintain standards, ensuring safety, productivity, and growth while managing a team of around 30 staff.

This hands-on position is ideal for a Branch Manager who is eager to take ownership and drive results. This will be a busy role, where the right person will want to invest their time and energy into growing the branch.

There will be ample opportunities for both branch growth and personal career advancement, also beyond this role.

The Role:

• Manage the daily branch operations, relating to domestic and commercial collections.
• This is a people & transport management role, and we are looking for a hands-on, visible leader.
• Maintain staff levels through recruitment, training, promotion, scheduling, and planning.
• Involvement in recruitment processes and resolution of HR issues.
• Uphold and endorse company culture of staff and customers first.
• Responsible for the financial performance of the branch, including P&L management.
• Monitoring team performance and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Identify any skill gaps and ensure staff training is completed.
• Analyse and evaluate activities, costs, and operations to ensure that targets are met
• Implement continuous improvement strategies, across all aspects of branch operations.
• Spearhead initiatives to expand and grow the branch.
• Build & grow customer relationships. Maintain relationships with Councils and Commercial clients.
• Analyse and initiate route improvements to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Responsible for resource allocation; ensuring the fleet and all equipment is in good condition.
• Ensure the branch complies to strict Health & Safety regulations and practices.
• Handle any HSE breaches, conducting incident reviews, and mentoring corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management to develop strategies and action plans
• Prepare operational and management reporting.

About You:

• Previous leadership / supervisory experience in a comparable Waste, Transport, or logistics related industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Will roll up your sleeves and support your team when needed.
• Focused on driving efficiencies to improve performance and productivity.
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Cultivates a positive culture where people take responsibility and feel valued.
• High regard for safe working practices. Ensures team adoption.
• Willingness to lead by example and support the team as needed.
• Focus on driving efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
• Clear thinker, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Hardworking, committed, and driven to achieve success.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth within a thriving organization known for its progressive culture.

Rewards:

• Exceptional company culture. Their people and customers are at the heart of everything they do.
• Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A very competitive remuneration package to reward an experienced Branch Manager
• Plus, company vehicle, health insurance package.
• If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role and make a meaningful impact within an organization, I encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Lisa Baggaley, Director of Kings Recruitment, at lisa@kingsrecruitment.co.nz / 09 600 5155.

Please note: Only those shortlisted will be contacted, and this will happen within 2 weeks of your application.

We apologise in advance that not all candidates will be contacted.