Hire Manager

Vp plc; Park Central; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

My Vp discounts

Job summary

Brandon Hire Station, part of Vp plc, is seeking a Hire Manager to lead the branch hire desk and its team across the UK. You will drive service levels, manage drivers, and ensure on‑time deliveries and collections while upholding safety standards.

The role requires prior plant hire experience, supervisory or management background, and strong IT skills to operate internal systems and devices. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with opportunities for in‑house training and development.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Plant hire or construction industry experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills; confident using internal systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Hire desk and team management.
• Ensure the branch remains profitable.
• Provide professional customer service at all times.
• Cover for the Branch Manager when required.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Management experience

Plant hire knowledge

Valid UK driving licence

IT skills

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Become part of our amazing operational branch team as a Hire Manager and help us maintain our place as the Nation’s leading Tool hire business. In this fast‑paced branch role, you’ll efficiently manage our hire desk to ensure service levels are met. Previous experience within tool and plant hire is extremely essential. You’ll also have responsibility for our hard‑working drivers, ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire desk and team management
• Ensuring the branch remains profitable
• Displaying professional customer service at all times
• Providing cover for the Branch Manager when required
• Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Plant hire or construction industry experience would be an advantage
• Supervisory or management experience
• Knowledge of small tools & plant desirable
• Valid UK Driving licence
• Excellent IT skills – confident using internal systems, devices, applications etc

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.