Lead the Business. Drive Growth. Develop People.
PBE Rutherford Mining is Australia's premier cable repair specialist and a national leader in specialised electrical, mechanical and mining services. Our Emerald Cable Services Branch is the preferred supplier of electrical cable, accessories and repair services across Queensland's coal and metalliferous mining operations.
We're seeking an experienced and commercially focused Branch Manager to take ownership of our Emerald operation and lead the next stage of growth.
This is more than a workshop management role. You'll be responsible for the overall performance of the branch, driving business growth, building customer relationships, developing your team, and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery.
About the Role
As Branch Manager, you will:
- Lead the financial, operational and commercial performance of the branch
- Drive business growth through customer engagement, sales and market development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key mining and industrial clients
- Lead and develop a high-performing team and positive workplace culture
- Ensure safe, efficient and high-quality workshop operations
- Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and deliver business outcomesRepresent PBE Rutherford within the local mining and industrial community
About You
You are a proven operational leader who combines strong commercial acumen with exceptional leadership capability. You understand how to build profitable customer relationships, lead teams successfully, and create a culture where people perform at their best.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or a related discipline
- Proven leadership experience within mining services, electrical, industrial services or heavy industry
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability and performance
- A track record of growing business through customer relationships and business development
- Experience leading and developing successful teams
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Why Join PBE Rutherford?
- Lead an established and respected regional business
- Genuine autonomy and ownership of branch performance
- Opportunity to influence growth and business strategy
- Competitive salary package
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing national organisation
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll be measured on:
- Achievement of revenue and profitability targets
- Growth in customer base and market share
- Customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Safety and compliance performance
- Productivity and operational efficiency improvements
- Development and retention of a high-performing team
If you're an experienced operational leader looking for an opportunity to run a business, drive growth, develop people, and make a genuine impact within a respected Australian mining services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join PBE Rutherford Mining and lead the future of our Emerald Cable Services operation.
Branch Manager - Cable Services in Emerald employer: PBE Rutherford Mining
PBE Rutherford is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Brisbane, QLD, where you can lead diverse mining and industrial construction projects. With a strong emphasis on safety, performance, and employee development, we provide competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements, ensuring that our team members thrive both professionally and personally. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values teamwork and operational excellence while fostering meaningful career growth opportunities.
