National Hire & Spares Manager

CRH; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider is seeking a National Hire & Spares Manager to oversee the UK's hire fleet management, drive sales, and build strong client relationships. This remote role requires a degree in engineering and extensive equipment hire experience. You will lead project success while collaborating with various teams across the organization. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Annual Discretionary bonus

Pension

Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum

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

• Lead the UK-wide management of the hire fleet overseeing asset records.
• Collaborate with Area Manager and Spares Department for sales targets.
• Build strong client relationships and support internal teams.

Skills

Effective leadership

Project planning

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Country: United Kingdom
City: Portland, Dorset
Req ID:515350
Job Type:Full Time Permanent
Workplace Type:Remote
Seniority Level:Mid-Senior Level

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.

Job Title – National Hire & Spares Manager

Location – Remote or based at our of our offices

About Us

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.

Overview of job

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:

• Current valid driving license.
• Some traveling which may require overnight stays.
• Participate in emergency cover rotation. Requires being on call for a week at a time including over a weekend or bank holiday every few months.
• Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, or crouching.

Competencies & 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.

Key Duties

• Drive order generation 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

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salaries
• Annual Discretionary bonus
• 2 x 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

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

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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Please contact our recruitment team at careers at hydro-int dot com.

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