Hire Manager

GAP Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Nottingham is seeking a Hire Manager to oversee the Hire Desk and transport services. The ideal candidate will have significant sales experience and strong leadership skills to motivate a team. Responsibilities include managing operations, monitoring hire activity, and identifying improvement opportunities. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered in this fast-paced role.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a high-volume sales role, preferably in plant hire or construction.
• Ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Engagement with customers across all levels to drive sales revenue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Hire Desk and Transport services.
• Monitor hire activity levels and generate productivity reports.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

High-volume sales experience

Strong leadership skills

Customer engagement

Organisational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Location

Unit 15, Easter Park, Nottingham, NG72PX

Contract Hours

42.50

Role Overview

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
As a Hire Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Hire Desk and Transport services to ensure the depot is exceeding customer requirements and increasing sales revenue. Managing a team of Hire & Sales Co‑ordinators and Drivers, you will motivate and develop the team to create a customer‑focussed approach within their role, whilst ensuring health & safety processes are adhered at all times. Within this fast‑paced role, you will monitor hire activity levels and produce monthly revenue and productivity reports whilst identifying opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Significant experience working within a high‑volume sales role preferably within the plant hire or construction industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high‑performing team
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels in the pursuit of increasing sales revenue and resolving any issues efficiently
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Word and Excel

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well‑being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?
If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!
To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we’ll take it from there.

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