Hire Manager - Cleckheaton

Gap Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national hire solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hire Desk Manager to oversee the operations of the Hire Desk and Transport services. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on exceeding customer expectations while driving sales revenue. Responsibilities include monitoring hire activity levels, producing reports, and developing a customer-focussed team. The role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and wellness services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a high-volume sales role preferably within the transport or hire industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels in the pursuit of increasing sales revenue and resolving any issues efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day running of the Hire Desk and Transport services.
• Monitor hire activity levels and produce monthly revenue and productivity reports.
• Manage a team of Hire & Sales Coordinators and Drivers.

Skills

Sales experience in transport or hire industry

Leadership skills

Customer engagement

Organisational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us? GAP Pump Services provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for dewatering and sewerage pump applications including a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions. As a Hire Desk Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Hire Desk and Transport services to ensure the depot is exceeding customer requirements and increasing sales revenue. Managing a team of Hire & Sales Coordinators and Drivers, you will motivate and develop the team to create a customer‑focussed approach within their role, whilst ensuring health & safety processes are adhered at all times. Within this fast‑paced role, you will monitor hire activity levels and produce monthly revenue and productivity reports whilst identifying opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Significant experience working within a high‑volume sales role preferably within the transport or hire industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels in the pursuit of increasing sales revenue and resolving any issues efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Word and Excel.

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in‑house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company‑funded social events).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health & Wellness (Well‑being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab).

So what next? If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!