Area Manager

About us
You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.
We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.
At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**:
This role will report to the Regional Manager and be responsible for the successful operations of Belmont, Osborne Park, Midland & Cannington Branches.

**Safety**: Lead the required improvements in the Branches’ safety performance from the front. Drive lead indicators and active participation rates to improve safe behaviour and risk awareness of the teams.

**Engagement**: Lead and inspire the operational team and Branch Network to develop improvement strategies and to deliver those as a team. Actively and consistently travel to your branches weekly to ensure you are developing your team to achieve agreed objectives through training and talent management. Work closely with the sales team to ensure alignment and mutual respect.

**Customer Service & Financial Performance**: Mentor and guide the operational teams to ensure achievement of set targets for revenue, cost, PBT and customer service. Develop strategies for potential network and focus on supply chain optimisation. Run a tight ship in regard to key performance indicators, with particular focus on labour cost, maintenance efficiencies and transport cost across all branches.

**About you**:
Strong people leadership skills and ability to set goals and get strategy buy-in from all levels of the organisation. Ability to work across divisions and teams.
Experience in developing a strong safety culture across a geographically spread environment.
Proven track record showing improvements in safety lead and lag indicators.
Ability to control and improve KPI and meet budget and forecast commitments.
Strong business and commercial acumen and empathy.

What you’ll get in return
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:
Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

Why Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.
Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.
And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

Ready to apply?

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you