Job Title: Department Manager – Hire Services Location: Cardigan Are you based in the Cardigan area and ready to run your own department? At Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, we’re looking for a confident and commercially minded individual to take the reins of our Hire Services department. You don’t need tool hire experience — we’ll provide that. What we’re really after is someone who’s great with people, knows how to run a team or department, and is motivated by the chance to develop and grow a part of the business. If you’ve worked in retail, trade, or small business management, and want the freedom to shape a department’s success, this could be the perfect next step. What you’ll be doing: Taking full responsibility for the Hire Services department Leading and supporting a small, friendly team Building great relationships with local customers and businesses Identifying opportunities to grow sales and raise the profile of the hire offering Ensuring all hire equipment is safe, clean, and ready to use Owning health & safety, service quality, and day-to-day performance Working with the wider branch team to drive success What’s in it for you? Competitive salary 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Life Assurance from day one Retirement Savings Plan with Legal & General (with enhanced benefits) Access to WorkPerks discount platform Health and wellbeing support via Aviva Digicare Optional benefits: Car Salary Sacrifice, Cycle2Work, Critical Illness Cover, Benenden Healthcare Staff discount Refer-a-friend scheme New reward and recognition programme launching soon Hours : 7.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday, plus every other Saturday morning (8am–12pm) What we’re looking for: Strong organisational and communication skills Experience leading a team or running a department A customer-focused approach with a commercial mindset The drive to spot and act on opportunities to grow the department A full UK manual driving licence Tool hire or industry experience is a bonus, but not essential About Jewson We’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK, a business focused on quality, service, and community. We empower our people to take ownership and make a real difference. If you’re ready to take ownership, grow a department, and build something you’re proud of, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the team at Jewson.