Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Business Unit Director to manage the Specialist Vehicles Division.


As SV Director you will be responsible to lead the Specialist Vehicles Business Unit with full accountability for strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational excellence. This role will drive profitable growth through a robust sales strategy, customer-centric service delivery, and continuous improvement in operational efficiency. The Director will be a key contributor to the UK leadership team, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and fostering a high-performance culture.


In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays, Group personal pension scheme, BUPA Medical Care, Company Car or Cash allowance of 11,000, Life Assurance and Lifestyle benefits - Discounts on selected high street stores.

Responsibilities include:

Define and execute a long-term strategic plan for the SV Business Unit that aligns with national objectives and market opportunities. Lead the development and implementation of sales strategies to drive revenue growth, market share, and customer retention. Collaborate with the Sales Leadership Team to balance volume, margin, and pricing strategies across customer segments and equipment categories. Own and manage the SV Business Unit P&L, ensuring delivery of revenue, margin, and OCF targets. Monitor and control all cost centres including headcount, fleet, engineering, transport, and property to ensure budget adherence and cost efficiency. Build and lead a high performing, engaged team through effective recruitment, development, and performance management. Set and uphold standards of ethics, behaviour, and professionalism across the business unit. Champion customer satisfaction and drive improvements in Net Promoter Score (NPS). Promote the SV brand as the preferred powered access partner in the UK market. Ensure compliance with all internal policies, QHSE standards, and legal requirements. Promote a proactive safety culture and lead by example in all health and safety matters.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Proven track record in strategic sales and operational leadership at a senior level Demonstrated success in P&L ownership and budgetary control Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Experience in leading large, multi-functional teams across dispersed geographies Deep understanding of customer service excellence and operational efficiency Commitment to health, safety, and corporate governance standards


Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.


At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON(TM), a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry(TM) control and monitoring system.



At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment