Plant Hire Manager – Mining & Civil Projects

MACA; Western Australia; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary and access to a…

Corporate discounts and cashback on 3+

Paid parental leave

Online Wellbeing Centre

Salary sacrificing benefits

Refer and earn up to $2,500

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

MACA is seeking a Hire Manager for a permanent, full-time role based in Welshpool with occasional site travel. You will lead the hire of plant and heavy earthmoving equipment for Mining and Civil divisions across Western Australia, focusing on cost control and safe, timely delivery to support projects.

Build your future with one of WA’s most trusted contractors. MACA specialises in mining, civil construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing, and is committed to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Mechanical background with a Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as a Hire Manager managing heavy earthmoving plant.
• Ability to assess equipment condition and service requirements, and select appropriate machinery for projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including market trends, pricing strategies, and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in plant hire operations.
• Proficiency in standard logistics software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer literacy, including fleet and equipment maintenance systems, spreadsheets, and ERP platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including availability outside standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage the hire of heavy plant and equipment across the Australia West region.
• Liaise with Plant and Project Managers to negotiate hire rates and identify, implement, and maintain system efficiencies and improvements in line with control estimates.
• Liaise and negotiate rates and terms with suppliers, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Mining and Civil operations to coordinate the hire of required equipment for projects.
• Manage on-hire and off-hire contracts.
• Process equipment hires and off-hires in accordance with established procedures.
• Negotiate terms and coordinate delivery and collection in line with operational requirements.
• Work autonomously with a strong focus on established procedures and strict adherence to WHS policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
• Effectively discuss and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to MACA’s Safety, Health and Environment policies, ‘Zero Harm’ objective, STAR program, Fitness for Work policy, and MACA’s vision and core values.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Independence

Commercial awareness

Education

Trade Certificate (Mechanical) or equivalent

Tools

ERP platforms

Fleet maintenance systems

Spreadsheets

Logistics software

Job description

MACA is seeking a Hire Manager for a permanent, full-time role based in Welshpool with occasional site travel. You will lead the hire of plant and heavy earthmoving equipment for Mining and Civil divisions across Western Australia, focusing on cost control and safe, timely delivery to support projects.

Build your future with one of WA’s most trusted contractors. MACA specialises in mining, civil construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing, and is committed to safety and continuous