Tool Hire Manager

STARK Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials distributor in Barnsley is seeking a Tool Hire Manager to lead daily operations and deliver exceptional customer service. The role focuses on supervising the tool hire team, ensuring safety and standards, and driving growth through sales. Ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including employee discounts and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discount

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Access to health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in tool hire is preferred but not essential.
• Effective supervision of the branch tool hire team.
• Ability to contribute to tool hire growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day tool hire activities while ensuring safety.
• Lead the team to maximize growth through customer interactions.
• Ensure tool hire standards and inventory levels are maintained.

Skills

Team Spirit

Sales

Enthusiasm

Decency

Job description

Tool Hire Manager page is loaded## Tool Hire Managerlocations: Barnsleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 18, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR33028Are you based in **Barnsley** or the surroundingmanagement/supervisoryJewson a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Tool hire Manager to join the team in our Taunton branch, who's as passionate about great service as we are.We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).**Hours:** 7*:30am - 17:00pm Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8am-12pm***Location:** Wombwell Ln, Barnsley, S70 3NS**\*\*Please note: a driving license is essential for this role\*\*****What You’ll Be Doing*** Deliver day-to-day tool hire activities, deploying resource to ensure efficient, effective and safe operations.* Lead by example in developing strong relationships through regular customer interaction, supporting the team to maximise growth through pro-active cross selling.* Provide guidance and constructive feedback to team members, assisting in their development and supporting them to deliver a high-quality customer experience.* Deliver and collect customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring orders are accurate and all equipment is secured and loaded/offloaded safely in accordance with company procedures.* Support branch colleagues in building knowledge and competence in tool hire product.* Ensure tool hire standards are always maintained.* Ensure inventory and availability levels are appropriate to meet customer needs, collaborating across the local network**.****What We’re Looking For*** Knowledge : Experience in tool hire is preferred but not essential.* Supervision *-* Effective supervision of the branch tool hire team in support of Branch Manager.* 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.* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.* A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.* Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.* Generous employee discounts.* Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers.* Retirement savings plan.* Life assurance.* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child.If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.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.With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, our customers are never far from expert advice, reliable service, and the highest-quality building materials. With over 450 Jewson branches whatever the trade we’ve got what our customers need, from everyday essentials to specialist equipment. If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!