Commercial Director

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Job reference: BH-71449
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Job sector: Powered Access
Salary: Competitive
Published: March 19, 2026

Description

Position: Commercial Director
Hours: 8am to 5:30pm
Location: Pontefract
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + Car allowance

Commercial Director Opportunity
Are you ready for a career-defining opportunity? A successful, long-established Access Equipment Business with a close-knit, skilled team is seeking a senior leader to step into a pivotal role, gradually taking the reins as Managing Director.
This is more than a Director, or Operations position – it’s a hybrid leadership role with real strategic influence, a hands-on approach, and long-term succession into the top seat.

What You’ll Do

Take increasing ownership of the business alongside the current MD, preparing to lead day-to-day operations and strategy.
Drive growth across commercial and operational areas, including a major new high-value machinery launch.
Lead complex projects and high-value sales, managing specifications, warranties, and supplier relationships.
Support and develop the existing team, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Who You Are

Experienced in senior leadership with both commercial and operational responsibility.
Confident handling complex, high-value equipment sales or similar technical projects.
Commercially astute, hands-on, and comfortable in a practical, fast-moving SME environment.
You must be from a plant manufacture, machinery rental, powered access, lifting, or engineering-related sectors.
Ambitious and committed to stepping into a long-term leadership role, with a passion for machinery and engineering.

Why This Role Is Special

Take the MD seat of a stable, respected business with a loyal, engaged team.
Drive the company’s next phase of growth and strategy, including exciting new product lines.
Attractive package with competitive salary, car allowance, pension, 30 days’ holiday, and profit share/bonus related opportunities.
This is a rare chance to step up, lead a growing business, and leave your mark.

Next Steps
Apply now to join a business where your leadership, vision, and operational expertise will shape its future.
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