Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER

About us

Buildsafe is an innovative leader within the building and construction space, providing height safety systems and solutions to residential builders. Our growth and position in the market is a direct result of our people, allowing Buildsafe to be an innovative leader providing height safety systems across Australia.

We are fast paced, ever evolving and constantly challenging ourselves to do things better! As a company, we place a strong emphasis on developing and building strong relationships with our partners and clients, including our most important partnership – Our people.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing branch operations, leading your team and ensuring the safe, efficient and consistent delivery of our products and services.

This is an operational leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day running of a business, supporting their team and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You'll be responsible for managing workforce requirements, coordinating operational activities, maintaining strong customer relationships and driving branch performance.

This role is based at our Lewiston branch, with early starts from approximately 5:30am.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

People Management

Workforce Planning

Safety & Compliance

Service Delivery

Branch Performance:

Stock & Equipment Management

Customer Relationships

Recruitment & Development

About You

We're looking for a practical, people-focused leader who can confidently manage the moving parts of a busy operational environment.

You don't need to come directly from the height safety or scaffolding industry, but you will need to demonstrate strong operational leadership experience, sound judgement and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

To be successful, you'll bring:

Demonstrated experience in an operational leadership role, ideally within construction, logistics, transport, manufacturing, trades or a similar service-based environment.

Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate operational or field-based teams, driving performance, accountability and engagement.

Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience coordinating labour, resources and daily operational requirements.

A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to troubleshoot issues, manage competing priorities and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, with a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.

Sound commercial awareness, including an understanding of operational costs, labour productivity, budgets and performance targets.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across employees, customers and management.

A hands-on leadership style, with a willingness to get involved, support your team and lead by example.

Confidence using operational systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Above all, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of their branch, lead their people well and ensure the operation runs safely and efficiently.

What Buildsafe Can Offer You

Attractive base salary + bonus + fully maintained company vehicle + phone allowance and laptop.

An opportunity to take ownership of a growing branch backed by a national business.

The autonomy to manage your day-to-day operations.

Access to Buildsafe Care, our in-house employee support service

Leadership development programs and opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth.

Lewiston location with onsite parking.