Hire Manager- Manchester (Salford Quays)

Travis Perkins; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK construction company in Manchester is seeking a Hire Manager to oversee their tool hire department. You will ensure efficient operations, provide excellent customer service, and drive sales. Ideal for candidates with strong interpersonal skills, prior experience in management is a plus but not essential, as full training will be provided. A competitive salary and opportunities for career progression await you.

Benefits

Full training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in management, sales, or a customer-facing role preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the tool hire department's performance and efficiency.
• Provide customer advice on hire solutions.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Drive promotions for hire services.
• Manage tool maintenance and availability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer relationship management

Communication

Organization

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Hire Manager BSS

Location: BSS Manchester (Salford Quays)

Job Type: Full-time

At BSS, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and high-quality products to our customers. As part of Travis Perkins plc, we are a market leader in our industry, offering a great place to build a career with real opportunities for growth and development.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and customer-driven Hire Manager to take ownership of our tool hire department. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, delivering excellent customer service, and identifying opportunities to grow the business. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership, sales, or customer relationship experience—no previous tool hire experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for the overall performance of the tool hire department, ensuring efficiency and high service standards.

Engage with customers, providing advice on hire solutions to meet their needs.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships,client hospitality, build supplier relationships, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and grow the department.

Drive sales by promoting hire services and ensuring customers receive the best possible experience.

Manage equipment availability, ensuring all tools are well-maintained and ready for hire.

Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed within the department.

Provide guidance and support to team members where needed.

Involvement with our Charity partners .

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in Management(but not essential), sales, or customer-facing role with a focus on building relationships.

A confident and motivated individual with excellent communication skills.

A commercial mindset with a drive to meet targets and grow the business.

Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

A willingness to learn about tool hire products and develop expertise (full training provided).

What’s in It for You?

Full training and development to build your knowledge and skills in hire and BSS.

A dynamic, customer-focused environment with plenty of variety.

Opportunities for career progression within the business.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Fantastic location at Salford Quays .

At BSS, we are more than just a business; we are a team that values dedication, growth, and opportunity. If you are ready for a new challenge and have the skills to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!