National Hire & Spares Manager

CRH plc; Chiswell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee the national hire fleet for inlet works. This pivotal role involves managing assets, driving sales, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in equipment hire, particularly in water/wastewater sectors. The position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us in delivering innovative solutions and enhancing customer experiences.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary bonus

2 × Annual salary Life Cover

Pension

Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays

Flu Vaccines

DSE Eye Tests

Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Extensive nationwide experience in equipment hire, ideally in water/wastewater sectors.
• Proven leadership in engineering, manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of gravity/pumped inlet screening solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the national hire fleet and support growth.
• Manage and maintain accurate sales records and produce forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Effective leadership and team matrix management

Self-motivated with strong prioritisation and organisational skills

Proficient in project planning and Microsoft systems

Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and KPI management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Degree / HND in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

To lead the UK-wide management of our inlet works hire fleet, overseeing asset records, equipment needs, and project delivery. Collaborate with the Area Manager (HWS South) and Spares Department to drive spare parts sales, forecast demand, and meet revenue targets. To deliver turnkey rental solutions, manage spares sales, and build strong client relationships. Support internal teams through training and knowledge sharing to enhance customer experience. While operations and admin teams handle logistics and dispatch, you're accountable for overall project success. This role is central to our growth strategy, backed by national sales, engineering, design, operations, and supply chain teams. Physical & Other Requirements :

Responsibilities and Key Duties

• Current valid driving license.
• Some traveling which may require overnight stays.
• Participate in emergency cover rotation, on call for a week at a time including over a weekend or bank holiday every few months.
• Carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Generate drive orders to meet budget targets, collaborating with Finance to monitor and forecast income.
• Oversee and manage the national hire fleet, coordinating with Area Managers, Operations Leads, and Sales to support growth.
• Assist with planning for strategic investment in the hire fleet to enable future expansion.
• Deliver financial objectives across equipment hire and spare parts.
• Translate company and market strategies into actionable sales tactics for hire products, spares, and services.
• Maintain accurate sales records and produce regular forecasts for effective planning.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive account management and responsive support.
• Prepare, cost, and submit quotations for hire and spares, independently or in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Stay informed on product benefits and competitive advantages.
• Ensure service excellence for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate smooth handovers to Operations and Business Support for all confirmed orders.
• Lead regular team reviews to promote continuous improvement and positive feedback culture.
• Track financial performance of hire and spares projects, integrating lessons learned into future bids.
• Foster strong relationships with all stakeholder groups.
• Collaborate with Operations to promote innovative solutions for client hire and spares needs.
• Ensure compliance with legal and Health & Safety standards, working with the Compliance Manager to uphold ISO certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO50001, ISO45001).
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the company to support business needs and objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree / HND in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive nationwide experience in equipment hire, ideally in water / wastewater sectors.
• Proven leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of gravity / pumped inlet screening solutions.
• Skilled in managing proposals, bids, and client requirements for hire and spares.
• Familiar with Health & Safety, CDM, NEC3 / 4, and construction methods.
• Commercially aware with solid understanding of project risks and delivery.

Skills & Attributes

• Effective leadership and team matrix management.
• Self-motivated with strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proficient in project planning and Microsoft systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and KPI management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Competitive Salaries and Benefits

• Annual Discretionary bonus
• 2 × Annual salary Life Cover
• Pension
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Flu Vaccines
• DSE Eye Tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Training & Development

About Hydro International

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

What Hydro International Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Highly competitive salary package. Comprehensive secondary benefits. Significant contribution to your pension plan. Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization. Connect your future to CRH.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits / perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

We do not accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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