Plant & Tool Hire Managers

Huws Gray; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Discounts

Colleague discount

Travel discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Huws Gray Limited in Croydon is seeking a Plant & Tool Hire Manager to lead a busy branch. You’ll manage the team, drive performance, and ensure safe, compliant transport and distribution of equipment while delivering excellent service to customers.

You’ll be responsible for health and safety, stock checks, audits, and reporting. The role offers a contributory pension, bonus potential, and staff discounts, with flexibility on working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Driving performance by managing 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.
• Ensuring health, safety, and company standards are met across your operation.
• Supporting the wider branch as part of the management team with stock takes, reports, audits, etc.
• Ensuring the hire fleet is in excellent condition and safe for customers.

Job description

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

At Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, 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. Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire 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
  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. INDMAN

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 Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, 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

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• 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
• Training and development programmes to support your growth