Hands-On Branch & Fleet Manager - Car & Van Hire

VTA Recruitment; Middleton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonus

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

VTA Recruitment is hiring a Branch/Rental Fleet Manager in Middleton/Manchester to lead a busy vehicle hire operation. You will oversee bookings, fleet management, vehicle inspections and customer service while driving profitability and growth.

The role requires hands-on leadership and experience in car/van hire, with autonomy to own and develop the branch. Monday–Friday, some Saturdays; salary £29k–£35k DOE plus bonus and a company vehicle (OTE £50k).

Qualifications

• Previous car or van hire experience is essential.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Strong customer service and people-management skills.
• Organised, reliable and confident working independently.
• Practical, hands-on attitude with strong administration skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day branch operation and maintain high standards.
• Manage bookings, vehicle collections and returns.
• Oversee vehicle inspections, damage reports, servicing, MOTs and repairs.
• Minimise vehicle downtime and help control fleet costs.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build repeat local business.
• Drive branch revenue, profitability and performance.

Skills

Car/van hire experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service

People management

Organisation

Administration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

VTA Recruitment is hiring a Branch/Rental Fleet Manager in Middleton/Manchester to lead a busy vehicle hire operation. You will oversee bookings, fleet management, vehicle inspections and customer service while driving profitability and growth.

The role requires hands-on leadership and experience in car/van hire, with autonomy to own and develop the branch. Monday–Friday, some Saturdays; salary £29k–£35k DOE plus bonus and a company vehicle (OTE £50k).