Plant and Tool Hire Manager

Huws Gray Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant and tool hire company seeks a Plant & Tool Hire Manager in Croydon to lead a dynamic team focused on operational excellence. You will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have prior industry experience and excellent management skills. The role offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits, including holidays, bonuses, and development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme based on performance

Contributory pension and life assurance

Discounts on retailers, gyms, cinemas

Colleague discounts across brands

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Prior industry experience in plant and tool hire is essential.
• Strong managerial skills to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance by managing the team to hit budget and improve KPIs.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering great service.
• Ensure safe and legal transport and distribution of equipment.
• Meet health, safety, and company standards across operations.
• Support management team with stock takes and audits.
• Maintain hire fleet in excellent and safe condition.

Skills

Team management

Customer relationship management

Health and safety compliance

Operational performance improvement

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

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

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• 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
• Training and development programmes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

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.