Branch Manager
United Rentals · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Leading branch operations
- Driving sales performance
- Developing team
What they ask for
Proven leadership experience in branch, operations, service, rental, construction, industrial or related environment; strong commercial acumen; exceptional customer service; experience leading and developing teams; proactive safety approach.
- Manages people
About the job
If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
About Us
United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.
About the Role
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for people, customers, safety and business growth? We're looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our branch operations, drive performance, and develop a high-performing team. This role is responsible for leading operations within our Mobile Storage division, supporting customers across a range of industries and projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by growing customer relationships, developing your team, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering outstanding service.
What You’ll be Doing
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the branch to drive productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Working closely with our Sales team to grow existing accounts, win new business and maximise opportunities.
- Coaching, developing and motivating a high-performing team while managing recruitment, performance and employee engagement.
- Managing branch financial performance, reporting, inventory and fleet utilisation.
- Overseeing workshop, yard and equipment operations to ensure efficiency and service excellence.
- Championing a strong safety culture through compliance, training, incident management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering exceptional service that supports our commitment to improving customer experience.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience in a branch, operations, service, rental, construction, industrial or related environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and operational performance.
- Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
- A proactive approach to safety, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Benefits
- Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
- Work-Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back.
- We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
- We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.
United Rentals help connect communities, shape our cities, create possibilities, and provide product solutions as unique as our customers; so why wouldn’t you want to make a difference by building your career with a global leader in equipment rental.
At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.
How to Apply
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory drug and alcohol screening and national police check.
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