Hire Manager – Travis Perkins, Upper Foresst Way Swansea SA6 8PJ
Join Us for Our New Branch Opening in January 2026
(Lead, Motivate, Inspire)
Who We Are
We’re Travis Perkins Hire, part of the Travis Perkins family with 250 locations across the UK. From tool, plant, and equipment hire to powered access, waste management, and welfare hire, we support our customers at every stage of their projects. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We’re always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple, we tailor prices to suit our customers and offer reliable delivery and collection services. Big jobs or small, we get it done.
About the Role
As Hire Manager at our new Swansea branch, you’ll lead a motivated team and drive success. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused, sales-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy taking charge, inspiring others, and making a real impact, this role is for you. The successful candidate will join us immediately to be part of the branch opening.
Your key responsibility will be developing and delivering a sales plan that exceeds targets. You’ll also help integrate Hire into the wider Travis Perkins branch, sharing your expertise with colleagues and providing coaching and training where needed.
Based in a busy branch, you’ll lead a team of 3 people within the Hire Team and there is on new Beavertail HGV vehicle for the use of the Hire Team. You will be part of a team of 25 people within the new Swansea branch and with a loyal customer base and a high-energy environment, you’ll have the resources to succeed and shine.
What We Offer
Joining us means being part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with plenty of opportunities to grow. You’ll work in a supportive team where your skills matter. With over 500 Travis Perkins branches, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real difference.
Benefits Include:
1. Competitive salary
2. Performance-based bonus scheme
3. Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes
4. Generous contributory pension scheme
5. Exclusive colleague discounts, including 20% off at Toolstation
6. Wellbeing support
7. MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more
Working Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, plus 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)
What You’ll Do
8. Hit Sales Targets: Develop and deliver a proactive sales plan to exceed goals
9. Coach & Train: Support the team with knowledge, training, and guidance
10. Maintain Equipment: Ensure all tools and machinery are safe and ready for use
11. Manage Stock: Keep stock levels balanced to meet demand
12. Lead the Team: Supervise, motivate, and develop your team
13. Deliver Great Service: Handle customer queries and offer effective solutions
14. Communicate Effectively: Keep the branch and team informed with clear updates
Who You Are
15. Experience:Tool hire, plant hire, leadership, sales, or customer service experience is ideal
16. Leader: Confident in inspiring and motivating a team
17. Safety-Focused: Prioritises safe equipment and work practices
18. Proactive: Enjoys improving processes and thrives in a busy environment
How to Apply
Be part of something big, apply today and join a company that truly values its people.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. Everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Please note: Any offer is conditional and subject to checks, including basic DBS, financial checks, media search, and occupational history review to ensure the safety of our business and customers.