Tool Hire Supervisor

Jewson; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Job summary

Jewson are looking for an experienced Tool Hire Supervisor to join the successful, supportive team at their branch in Reading. You will lead by example, building strong relationships with customers and colleagues to drive growth while ensuring top service.

This full-time role involves driving a 3.5 tonne van with trailer to deliver and collect orders, maintaining safety, and supporting the team with proactive cross-selling.

Qualifications

• Experience in tool hire preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work alternating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect customer orders for tool hire on schedule.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations and load/offload equipment.
• Perform pre-delivery checks and basic repairs on tools.
• Support cross-selling to grow branch profitability.
• Record paperwork and keep delivery documentation.

Skills

Tool hire experience

Sales mindset

Enthusiasm

Decency

Team spirit

Pride in work

Job description

Jewson are looking for an experienced Tool Hire Supervisor to join the successful, supportive team at their branch in Reading.

As part of the role, you will be required to drive a 3.5 tonne van with trailer to deliver and collect customer orders, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 07:00am-16:30pm, with the requirement of working every other Saturday from 08:00am-12:00pm.

Location

Jewson, 468 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0QQ.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver day-to-day tool hire activities, deploying resource to ensure efficient,effectiveand safe operations.
• Lead by example in developing strong relationships through regular customer interaction, supporting the team to maximise growth through pro-active cross selling.
• Deliver and collect customer ordersin a timely manner, ensuring orders areaccurateand all equipment is secured and loaded/offloaded safelyin accordance withcompany procedures.
• Support branch colleagues in building knowledge and competence in tool hire product.
• Conduct pre-delivery checks to ensure tools and machinery are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Complete all relevant delivery paperwork and record keeping.
• Inspect, test, and carry out basic repairs on a range of tools and small plant (e.g., breakers, saws, mixers, access equipment).
• Develop strong relationships through regular customer interaction, supporting the team to maximise growth through pro-active cross selling.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge : Experience in tool hire is preferred.
• Sales - Effective contribution to Tool Hire growth & profitability vs target by actively cross-selling and upselling to customers.
• Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world.
• Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics.
• Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.
• Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results.

Why Choose Us?

• Quality -We’reunwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
• Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
• Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many otherperks!

Why STARK?

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.