Plant & Tool Hire Manager

Huws Gray; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire service provider in St Helens is looking for a Hire Manager to oversee operations, ensuring safety and service quality. Responsibilities include managing the hire fleet and supporting the branch management team. The ideal candidate will have prior industry experience and demonstrate the ability to thrive in a results-driven environment. The role offers competitive benefits, including 23 days of holiday, a company bonus scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

23 days' holiday, plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension and life assurance

Retail and leisure discounts

Colleague discounts

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to meet health and safety standards.
• Experience in a management role within a hire operation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and company standards are met.
• Support the branch management team in various tasks.
• Maintain the hire fleet in excellent condition.
• Deliver a successful hire operation.

Skills

Prior industry experience

Job description

About this role

At Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire we provide a high‑quality Plant & Tool hire service. As a Hire Manager, you will lead a safe, successful, and results‑driven operation, delivering brilliant service and ensuring every job gets over the line.

Responsibilities

• Make sure all health, safety and company standards are met across your operation.
• Support the wider branch as part of the management team – taking part in stock takes, reports, audits, etc.
• Ensure the hire fleet is in excellent condition, safe and ready for customers.
• Run a safe, successful and results‑driven hire operation and support the team in delivering brilliant service.

What You'll Bring

• Prior industry experience – we will provide the training and support to set you up for success as a Hire Manager.

We are happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to discuss this 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 judgement for asking.

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high‑street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts

At Huws Gray, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and 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.