General Manager Job at Chester Full Time

General Manager – Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Industry

Location: Sheffield (with UK-wide travel)

Salary: £60,000–£80,000 DOE + Benefits

Our client is an established and highly respected specialist in the occupational hygiene and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) sector is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its next phase of growth

For over two decades, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering LEV design, installation, testing, maintenance, and compliance services across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, education, aerospace, transport, healthcare, and highly regulated environments. With a nationwide customer base and a commitment to improving workplace health and safety, the business plays a vital role in protecting employees from hazardous airborne contaminants such as dusts, fumes, vapours, and other substances harmful to healt

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The company has experienced consistent growth and is recognised for its technical expertise, customer service, and commitment to industry best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious industry professional to take on a senior leadership role within a well-established business that continues to invest in innovation, people, and long-term developme

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RoleReporting directly to the Company Directors, the General Manager will take responsibility for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of the business. You will provide leadership to a team of approximately 30 employees, ensuring the efficient delivery of projects, statutory inspections, compliance services, and customer support while driving continuous improvement and commercial gro

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Key responsibilities inc

• lude:Leading and developing operational teams across installation, inspection, and support func
• tionsWorking closely with management teams to maximise productivity, efficiency, and service qu
• alityConducting site visits throughout the UK to assess standards and identify opportunities for improv
• ementOverseeing statutory LEV inspection activities and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry stan
• dardsReviewing technical reports for accuracy and quality assu
• ranceMonitoring business performance, profitability, and margins alongside the Finance Ma
• nagerDriving growth initiatives, innovation, and operational improve
• mentsEnsuring compliance with accreditation schemes, insurance requirements, and company pol
• iciesSupporting employee development, engagement, and performance manag
• ementProducing regular management reports and KPI updates for Company Dire
• ctorsContributing to the strategic direction and future growth of the bus

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ut YouTo be successful in this role, you will po

• ssess:Significant experience within the Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) in
• dustryA proven track record of leadership and business mana
• gementBOHS qualifications P601 and P602 as a m
• inimumStrong commercial awareness and financial underst
• andingExcellent communication and people management
• skillsExperience managing operational teams and delivering business
• growthA commitment to maintaining high technical and professional sta
• ndardsThe ambition to further develop your standing within the industry and work towards Professional Standards Register memb

ership

• PackageCompetitive salary of £60,000–£80,000 depending on exp
• erience25 days annual leave plus statutory h
• olidaysAdditional annual leave awarded for long service, increasing to a maximum of
• 35 daysOpportunity to join a stable, growing, and highly respected specialist b
• usinessSignificant scope to influence strategy, operations, and future

growth