National Hire & Spares Manager

Oldcastle Inc.; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider in water management is seeking a National Hire & Spares Manager to lead and manage the hire fleet across the UK. This role involves collaborating with various departments to drive sales, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in the equipment hire sector. The position offers a remote or hybrid working environment, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

2 x Annual salary life cover

Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum

Mental health support programs

Training & development

Qualifications

• Extensive nationwide experience in equipment hire, ideally in water/wastewater sectors.
• Proven leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Skilled in managing proposals, bids, and client requirements for hire and spares.

Responsibilities

• Drive order generation to meet budget targets.
• Oversee and manage the national hire fleet.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive account management.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge in water management

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

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.

Job Title – National Hire & Spares Manager

Location – Remote or based at one 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.

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.

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?

• Annual Discretionary bonus
• 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
• Training & Development

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.