Salary: Up to £35k + up to 10% Bonus OTE
This is an exciting opportunity to head up the Rental Team at our busy site inBorehamwood.
About us:
At our company, we're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff. We believe in looking after our team, ensuring everyone has the resources and time to deliver top-quality work without feeling rushed. Our approach is centred on quality, with no need for vehicles to come back, ensuring efficiency and high standards are maintained.
Our new branch, opened January 2024, sets a new standard across the network with excellent modern facilities. Built with leading-edge ESG credentials, the site features solar panels, heat pump heating and cooling, and movement-sensing LED lighting.
With a combined 600 VOH, we support a strong mix of local and national fleet customers, including productions such as EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing, just two minutes from Sky Elstree Studios.
Ideally located 1 minute from the A1, 5 minutes from Elstree & Borehamwood railway station (direct to Central London), and close to restaurants and M&S Fuel Station Elstree, this is the first newly opened Northgate and Auxillis integrated branch - combining accessibility, sustainability and premium facilities.
About the role
Your role as a Rental Manager is about supporting our customers to deliver on their business promises. Your aim is ensuring we get their vehicle back on the road safely and promptly. The Rental Manager is responsible for a team of staff including Customer Service Advisors, Delivery Agents and Yard Controller. We all have a part to play
The Borehamwood Rental Manager needs to be highly customer focused, driven by success, a good people manager and to ensure vehicle availability and business growth. The branch needs a decision maker and a leader that encourages our team to deliver immediate and continuous decision making, together with drive and innovation to minimise vehicle downtime and above all, deliver on our service commitment to our customers
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering results against budget and KPIs. Adept at giving coaching, guidance and support to their team to ensure an industry leading customer experience. Accountable for leading and motivating the team to ensure all daily rental and logistic operations are carried out effectively and in line with Company policy and procedures.
As a Rental Manager with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer:
Of course, a great basic salary, but there's much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren't limited to) …
* A fantastic yearly bonus scheme up to 10% OTE
* Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
* well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
* exclusive colleague vehicle-leasing schemes
* pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
* Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
* Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach
With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK's go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country's most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.
We're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.
We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to support you.
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