Hire Manager

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Hire Manager to lead the Tool Hire team at their Worcester branch. This exciting role offers the chance to develop your career while managing operations, fostering customer relationships, and coaching your team. With a focus on safety and operational excellence, you'll play a key role in driving sales and ensuring high standards. The company values leadership, adaptability, and a positive attitude, providing a supportive environment for career growth and recognition. If you're ready to take on this dynamic challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Bonus

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Car options

Legal services advice

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in plant/tool hire or knowledge of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is advantageous.
• Transferable skills such as leadership and operational management are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Tool Hire operations and team.
• Develop and execute local sales plans to exceed targets.
• Build strong relationships with customers for repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer Service

Operational Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Are you an experienced Hire Manager / Assistant Hire Manager / Hire Supervisor looking to develop your career further?

Or perhaps you have sales and customer service experience in a different environment that is transferable to tool hire? We are Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders merchant, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to take the reins of our Tool Hire team at our Worcester branch.

Where will you be working?

The role of Hire Manager is a unique one within our business. Worcester Branch, located on Mckenzie Way, is one of our successful branches within the Midlands region. The branch has a well-established team of around 23 colleagues, including 3 in the Tool Hire team. We are proud of our safety and audit standards, and you will bring your H&S focus to this role.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, with 1 in 5 Saturdays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

What’s in it for you?

If career development is important to you, your future path could lead to a regional role. This position offers opportunities for success and recognition.

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary, annual leave, contributory pension scheme, bonus, life insurance, etc.
• Savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation through our employee discounts.
• Health benefits including Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, Wellbeing Centre access, and more.
• Car options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect), legal services advice, and access to our learning and savings platforms.

What will you be doing?

You will manage all aspects of the Tool Hire operations and team, develop and execute local sales plans, and strive to exceed sales and revenue targets.

Building strong relationships with customers to foster trust and repeat business will be key.

You will also focus on coaching and developing your team, maintaining optimal stock levels, and ensuring excellent operational standards.

Does this sound like you?

Previous experience in plant/tool hire or knowledge of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is advantageous but not essential. A positive attitude, initiative, and passion are important. We value transferable skills such as leadership, operational management, sales, customer service, and commercial acumen, aligned with our values: We Care, We Give our Best to be the Best, and We’re Better Together.

Are you:

• A passionate, inspirational leader who can delegate effectively and empower colleagues?
• Highly adaptable, resilient, and energetic?
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit?