Plant & Tool Hire Manager

Hirebase; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Exeter is seeking a Plant & Tool Hire Manager to lead their team in delivering excellent service and managing operations. You will oversee performance, safety standards, and customer relationships, providing training and support to achieve results. The role offers a competitive benefits package including 23 days’ holiday, a company bonus scheme, and development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension and life assurance

Discounts on retailers and services

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Prior industry experience is essential for excelling in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance by managing your team to hit budget and improve KPIs.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering great service.
• Oversee safe and legal transport and distribution of equipment.
• Ensure health, safety, and company standards are met.
• Support the wider branch management team.

Skills

Team management

Customer relationship building

Health and safety compliance

Performance improvement

Job description

Plant & Tool Hire Manager in (Exeter) - Keeps things moving from the first hire to off-hire

At Hirebase, we take pride in providing a high-quality Plant & Tool hire service - and it’s our people who make that possible. Backed by the strength of the Huws Gray Group, we offer our customers the best branded products, expert support, and a friendly, knowledgeable service.

Hirebase is on a journey of growth right now, so you’d be joining us at an exciting time with opportunities for development and further progression.

Our Plant & Tool Hire Managers lead from the front - running a safe, successful, and results-driven hire operation. Based in one of our busy branches, you’ll be part of a team that gets stuck into delivering brilliant service and makes sure every job gets over the line.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving performance by strong management of your team to hit budget and improve KPIs
• Building strong customer relationships by delivering great service
• Overseeing safe and legal transport and distribution of our equipment
• Making sure all health, safety, and company standards are met across your operation
• Supporting the wider branch as part of the management team - taking part in stock takes, reports, audits, etc.
• Ensuring the hire fleet is in excellent condition and is safe and ready for our customers
  
  

We are happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment for asking.

What You’ll Bring:

At Hirebase, we believe there’s more to you than just what’s on paper. We celebrate individuality and the unique strengths each team member brings. While we’ll provide the training and support to set you up for success as a Hire Manager, you will need prior industry experience to excel in this role.

What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pensionand life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas
• Colleague discountacross our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and developmentprogrammes to support your growth
  
  

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road, or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.