General Manager

General Manager - IES

Location: Bristol

Salary: c£85,000 - £90,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package - Profit-Related Bonus, Private Medical, Pension and Life Assurance

Our client, IES , is a global leader in high-technology equipment moves, installations, export packing and compliance testing services, they support leading OEMs and manufacturers across the world. With a reputation built on operational excellence, technical expertise and exceptional customer service, IES continues to grow and strengthen its position within highly specialised markets.

As part of its continued development and growth strategy, IES is seeking to appoint an exceptional new role of General Manager to provide operational and commercial leadership across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and main Board, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for business performance, leading day-to-day operations while driving sustainable growth, profitability and organisational excellence.

This role requires an inspiring and commercially focused leader who can balance both strategic thinking with hands-on operational management. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee financial performance, support business development initiatives and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the organisation while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, safety and operational effectiveness.

For this role we are keen to hear from candidates with:

• Significant experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager or other senior leadership position
• A strong background within engineering, manufacturing, technical services or related operational environments
• Proven experience managing budgets, P&L accountability and business performance
• A track record of developing high-performing teams and creating positive workplace cultures
• Experienced in driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement and organisational growth
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and support business development opportunities
• Exposure to negotiating contracts and working on key commercial agreements
• Understanding and ensuring key compliance with all relevant legislation, industry regulations, and company policies
• Experience leading change initiatives and supporting business transformation
• A commitment to health and safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation operating at the forefront of specialist technical services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive business performance, enhance organisational culture and play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth for IES.

For further details and to apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement to Scott Bird via [email protected] , quoting reference MC2819 .

Disclaimer: IES has retained Moon Executive Search to manage this campaign and is therefore unable to accept CVs from third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.