Hire Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established event and plant hire company seeks a Hire Manager to lead a dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role involves fostering relationships with regular customers to drive sales, managing daily operations, and ensuring high service standards. The ideal candidate has a background in management within the hire industry and a passion for customer service. Benefits include a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in a hire, trade, or merchant environment required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced depot environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 10 for smooth operations.
• Build relationships to increase sales.
• Handle hiring processes via phone and email.
• Manage invoicing and order processing.
• Ensure health & safety compliance.
• Provide top-tier customer service.
• Drive revenue growth.
• Maintain transport compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service passion

Sales growth focus

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Hire Manager – Join a Well‑Established Event & Plant Hire Business!

Location: Nottingham | Salary: Up to £34,000 DOE | Career Progression & Great Benefits

Take the next step in your career! As a Hire Manager, you'll lead a small but dynamic team within a thriving event and plant hire depot. If you have a passion for customer service, sales growth, and operational excellence, this is the role for you!

Hire Manager Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £34,000
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Free on‑site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Clear career progression in a well‑established hire business

Your Role as a Hire Manager

• Lead and motivate a team of 10 to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Build lasting relationships with regular customers to increase sales.
• Handle on/off hires via phone and email.
• Manage invoicing, order processing, and damage reports.
• Take ownership of health & safety compliance in the depot.
• Keep customers informed on order status and ensure top‑tier service.
• Drive revenue growth and maintain high operational standards.
• Ensure full driver/transport compliance.

What You Need to Succeed as a Hire Manager

• Previous management or supervisory experience in a hire, trade, or merchant environment.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for sales and customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast‑paced depot environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

About the Company

• A well‑established leader in the event and plant hire industry.
• Committed to employee development with clear career progression paths.
• A strong customer base with repeat business and long‑term contracts.
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture with a focus on quality service.

Could This Be You?

To be successful in the role of Branch Manager, you may have worked as a: Branch Manager, Depot Manager, Tool Hire Manager, Plant Hire Manager, Hire Controller, Trade Counter Supervisor, Hire Manager, Hire Coordinator, Rental Manager, Customer Service Manager, Sales Assistant, Assistant Manager, or similar.

This role is ideal for someone from event hire, plant hire, tool hire, powered access hire, builders merchants, timber merchants, welfare hire, portable accommodation, or related industries.

Apply Now! Alternatively, email [e-mail] or call 01933 667229 for more details.