Hire Manager

Travis Perkins; Leigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

MyPerks discounts

Job summary

Travis Perkins Hire Leigh is seeking a Hire Manager to drive sales, lead a frontline team, and ensure smooth operations in a busy branch. You will guide a customer-focused team to meet targets, coach colleagues on tool hire, and uphold safety and service standards across all activities.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and an ability to upsell while delivering first-class customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Sales-driven leadership experience in hire or trade sectors.
• Strong focus on customer service and delivering results.
• Experience coaching and developing a fast-paced team.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond targets.
• Lead and coach the Hire team to improve performance.
• Ensure tools and equipment are safe and well-maintained for customers.
• Balance stock levels to meet demand and reduce losses.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and upsell where appropriate.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and effective team communication.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer focus

Team coaching

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Hire Manager - Leigh

Who we are

We’re Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we're proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it's tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we've got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We're always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple — we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.

What you’ll be doing

As the new Hire Manager at the Leigh branch, you’ll be at the forefront of driving success and hitting key targets! This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-driven, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you’re ready to take charge and make an impact, this role is for you.

What’s in It for You?

You’ll be part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with endless opportunities to grow and develop! You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills matter… With over 500 branches across the Travis Perkins business, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact. Plus, we offer great benefits and career development—come be a part of something big!

We offer:

• Attractive annual salary
• Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work
• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
• Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you’ll only work 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).

What you’ll be responsible for

• Crushing Sales Goals: Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond the targets. Proactive is your middle name.
• Coaching & Training: Work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire. Share your knowledge, get everyone on point.
• Keeping Things Running: Make sure all tools and equipment are in tip-top shape, safe, and ready for action. Safety first, always.
• Stock Control: Balance stock levels to meet demand—ensuring the right gear’s available without ever letting it gather dust.
• Leading the Team: Oversee the day-to-day of your Hire team. Train, supervise, and motivate for top-notch performance.
• Top Service: Be the go-to for customer queries. Offer smart solutions and upsell like a pro to boost sales.
• Communication: Keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and quick, effective communication.

Who you are

• Experience: If you’ve worked in tool hire, plant hire, or a leadership role before, great! But if you’ve got sales or customer service experience, we’re still keen.
• Leadership Vibes: You know how to lead a team, inspire, and keep things moving.
• Safety Focused: You’ll make sure everything’s safe and sound—whether it’s equipment or the work environment.
• Proactive: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and always find a way to improve things.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.

If you're offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding