Join one of the UK & Ireland's largest independent family-owned timber and builders' merchants

Location: Fenton House, with regional travel across England

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Company Vehicle Provided

About the opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to take the helm of our England operations and make a real impact on a thriving, family-owned business with ambitious growth plans.

As Regional Manager for Haldane Fisher England, you'll have full P&L responsibility for multiple branches across the region, driving sales growth, operational excellence, and team development in a fast-paced, dynamic merchanting environment.

This isn't just about managing the day-to-day. You'll be a strategic leader, working hand-in-hand with our Divisional Managing Director to grow revenue, improve margins, optimize operations, and build high-performing teams across our timber, building materials, plumbing & heating, and bathroom departments.

If you're ready to step up, lead from the front, and shape the future of a successful regional operation, we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Drive revenue and margin growth

• Lead our timber, building materials, plumbing & heating, and bathroom teams to smash sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service

• Work closely with internal sales teams to maximize opportunities across trade, commercial, and DIY customers

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers—in branch and on-site

Optimize operations

• Oversee continuous improvement across production, timber treatment, transport, quality, and supply chain

• Manage inter-branch distribution and our delivery fleet to ensure efficiency and service excellence

• Lead manufacturing and treatment operations to achieve output targets

Develop winning teams

• Coach, mentor, and develop branch management teams to exceed their potential

• Build a multi-skilled, high-performing workforce through targeted training and development

• Create a productive, values-driven culture where people thrive

Manage the business

• Full P&L accountability for all sites—own the numbers and drive profitability

• Control overhead costs, manage budgets, and maximize operational efficiency

• Monitor stock levels, valuations, and quality standards across the region

Ensure excellence

• Maintain industry-leading health, safety, and environmental standards

• Drive customer service excellence and resolve complaints swiftly and professionally

• Keep branches tidy, well-presented, and operating at peak performance

What we're looking for

The essentials

✓ Proven track record in senior operations or regional management within merchanting, timber, building materials, or related sectors

✓ Strong commercial acumen with experience driving sales, margin improvement, and P&L management across multi-site operations

✓ Deep knowledge of builders' merchants, timber operations, and merchanting supply chains

✓ Experience managing branches, timber treatment facilities, warehousing, and logistics operations

✓ Exceptional leadership skills—you know how to inspire, develop, and get the best from your teams

✓ Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills—you can see the big picture and make it happen

✓ Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to performance improvement

✓ Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality management in operational environments

✓ Experience with ERP systems (K8 knowledge is a big plus)

✓ Full UK driving licence and happy to travel extensively across the region

The ideal candidate

• You're sales-focused and revenue-driven—you love seeing the numbers grow

• You're passionate about customer service and understand how operations impact customer experience

• You're a natural leader who mentors, coaches, and brings out the best in people

• You're process-oriented but pragmatic—you know when to follow the book and when to innovate

• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex challenges

• You have experience in business growth, branch expansion, or acquisition integration

• You're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a significant regional operation

Why Haldane Fisher?

FAMILY VALUES, BIG AMBITIONS

We're one of the top 10 builders' merchants in the UK, but we've retained our family-owned values. You'll work in an environment where relationships matter, decisions are made quickly, and your contributions are recognized.

CAREER GROWTH

This is a genuine career opportunity with a clear pathway to senior leadership roles within a growing group. We invest in our people and promote from within.

MAKE A REAL IMPACT

You'll have genuine autonomy and accountability. This isn't a box-ticking role—you'll shape strategy, drive change, and see the results of your work.

SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP

Work closely with our experienced Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team who will back your ideas and support your success.

EXCITING CHALLENGES

Every day is different. You'll tackle complex operational challenges, drive growth initiatives, and lead continuous improvement projects that genuinely move the needle.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

• Company vehicle

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Private health insurance (Westfield Health)

• Life assurance

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Professional development opportunities

• Clear career progression pathway

About Haldane Fisher

Haldane Fisher is part of Haldane Group, one of the largest independent family-owned timber and builders' merchants in the UK and Ireland, employing over 700 people across Northern Ireland, England, and the Isle of Man.

We operate a network of branches serving trade, commercial, and retail customers with an extensive range of timber, building materials, plumbing & heating, and bathroom products. We also operate our own timber treatment facilities and delivery fleet.

Our success is built on our people, our customer relationships, and our commitment to operational excellence. We're ambitious, growing, and investing for the future—and we need exceptional leaders to help us get there.