Head of Hire & Fleet Operations (UK)

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Hire Manager / Head of Hire to lead and grow the hire function based in Northamptonshire, with a remit for UK-wide expansion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Forklift, MHE, or Plant Hire, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a commitment to personal development within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive senior salary

24 days holiday + 8 statutory

Pension contribution

Commitment to personal development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing hire teams.
• Comfortable managing change and growth in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to drive commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Hire team for national growth.
• Oversee short-term hire operations including scheduling and customer communication.
• Drive commercial performance ensuring strong utilisation and margins.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Ensure efficient administration across hire and sales processes.

Skills

Senior-level experience in Forklift, MHE, or Plant Hire

Strong leadership and team development skills

Excellent communication, customer focus, and organisational ability

Competent with Microsoft 365

CRM/service systems knowledge

Tools

Protean

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Hire Manager / Head of Hire to lead and grow the hire function based in Northamptonshire, with a remit for UK-wide expansion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Forklift, MHE, or Plant Hire, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a commitment to personal development within a supportive culture.