Branch Manager – Karratha (Equipment Hire)

Karratha is the heart of our operation, and we want an experienced, well-grounded leader to take it and make it their own. You'll run the workshop, the fleet and the team, with authority to make calls on the ground. You'll work closely with support from our Albany branch on fleet planning and key equipment decisions, with ongoing support and guidance when needed. Our Albany team also looks after sales & admin/invoicing, so you can focus on running a great operation.

This is a build role: our systems are still maturing and the workshop may move premises. We need someone who takes the initiative, sees what's needed and builds it. Get it right and you'll have built a branch that stands on its own, with scope to grow into the full commercial side.

Key responsibilities

Run the Karratha workshop and hire operation day to day

Drive workshop efficiency and billable hours, and keep the fleet hire-ready

Set up the systems and processes that make the branch run smoothly

Lead and develop a protected, capable, hands-on team

Know your numbers and bring the commercial picture to our weekly leadership meeting

About you

Senior experience running a workshop, depot, branch or operations team in plant hire, mining or civil

Commercially sharp: you read a P&L; and know what levers make a difference to profitability

You see what needs improving, take the initiative and put practical solutions in place without needing to be told

A track record of leading people,



including the hard conversations

You already live in Karratha and want to stay

Current driver's licence

About us

RAPTOR Plant Hire is a WA-owned equipment hire business with branches in Albany and Karratha. We supply equipment to civil, mining, resources and infrastructure contractors. Clients can hire, hire-to-buy or buy equipment outright.

Run it like it's your own. Real autonomy. You're measured on results, not micromanaged.

Monday to Friday. Home every night, with no swings or FIFO.

Room to grow into full commercial ownership of the branch.

Direct access to the owners. Decisions happen in days, not months.

Competitive salary plus super, a company vehicle, phone and laptop.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a branch manager?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How many years of Leadership Management experience do you have?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- How many years of Fleet Management experience do you have?
- Do you have Budget Monitoring experience?
- Do you have System Process Improvement experience?

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📌 Branch Manager – Karratha (Town of Port Hedland)
🏢 Raptor Group
📍 Town of Port Hedland