Job Title National Hire & Spares Manager
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Location Remote or based at our of our offices
About Us
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
Overview of job:
To lead the UK-wide management of our inlet works hire fleet, overseeing asset records, equipment needs, and project delivery. Collaborate with the Area Manager (HWS South) and Spares Department to drive spare parts sales, forecast demand, and meet revenue targets.
To deliver turnkey rental solutions, manage spares sales, and build strong client relationships. Support internal teams through training and knowledge sharing to enhance customer experience.
While operations and admin teams handle logistics and dispatch, youre accountable for overall project success. This role is central to our growth strategy, backed by national sales, engineering, design, operations, and supply chain teams.
Physical & Other Requirements:
Current valid driving license.
Some traveling which may require overnight stays.
Participate in emergency cover rotation. Requires being on call for a week at a timeincluding over a weekend or bank holiday every few months.
Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling,or crouching.
Competencies & Qualifications
Degree/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Extensive nationwide experience in equipment hire, ideally in water/wastewater sectors.
Proven leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or production environments.
Strong technical knowledge of gravity/pumped inlet screening solutions.
Skilled in managing proposals, bids, and client requirements for hire and spares.
Familiar with Health & Safety, CDM, NEC3/4, and construction methods.
Commercially aware with solid understanding of project risks and delivery.
Skills & Attributes
Effective leadership and team matrix management.
Self-motivated with strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
Proficient in project planning and Microsoft systems.
Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and KPI management.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Key Duties:
Drive order generation to meet budget targets, collaborating with Finance to monitor and forecast income.
Oversee and manage the national hire fleet, coordinating with Area Managers, Operations Leads, and Sales to support growth.
Assist with planning for strategic investment in the hire fleet to enable future expansion.
Deliver financial objectives across equipment hire and spare parts.
Translate company and market strategies into actionable sales tactics for hire products,spares, and services.
Maintain accurate sales records and produce regular forecasts for effective planning.
Build strong client relationships through proactive account management and responsivesupport.
Prepare, cost, and submit quotations for hire and spares, independently or incollaboration with relevant teams.
Stay informed on product benefits and competitive advantages.
Ensure service excellence for both internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate smooth handovers to Operations and Business Support for all confirmedorders.
Lead regular team reviews to promote continuous improvement and positive feedbackculture.
Track financial performance of hire and spares projects, integrating lessons learned into future bids.
Foster strong relationships with all stakeholder groups.
Collaborate with Operations to promote innovative solutions for client hire and sparesneeds.
Ensure compliance with legal and Health & Safety standards, working with theCompliance Manager to uphold ISO certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO50001,ISO45001).
Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the company tosupport business needs and objectives
Why work for us?
- Competitive Salaries
- Annual Discretionary bonus
- 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
- Pension
- Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
- Flu Vaccines
- DSE Eye Tests
- Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes
- Training & Development
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