We’re looking for a Hire Fleet Assistant to play a key role in driving the performance of our national hire fleet.
This is a highly visible role where you’ll work closely with Hire Operations, Regional teams, and Branches to ensure we have the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time, maximising utilisation, supporting customers, and driving revenue.
If you’re commercially minded, data-driven, and enjoy influencing across a wide network, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be responsible for monitoring, managing, and optimising fleet performance across the network, ensuring we maximise availability and utilisation while controlling costs.
Key responsibilities include
1. Reviewing Hire Fleet dashboards and driving actions to improve utilisation and tools on hire
2. Proactively moving assets across the network to ensure stock is where it’s needed most
3. Leading bi-weekly regional stock calls, aligning priorities with cluster leads and Hire Ops Managers
4. Supporting seasonal planning and forecasting, ensuring branches are ready to meet customer demand
5. Managing and reporting on asset compliance and safety, including defect reporting and legal obligations
6. Producing regular reporting including:Fleet optimisationTools on hireRepair and untested equipment
7. Managing non-mechanical spend requests, tracking budgets and working closely with Finance
8. Engaging with the wider Hire network to drive performance, alignment, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-led environment, with the ability to balance operational priorities and commercial outcomes.
You’ll likely bring:
9. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with data
10. Experience in an administrative, operational, or customer-focused role
11. Excellent organisation and time management skills
12. The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
13. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where needed
14. A proactive, “can-do” approach with a focus on solving problems
Ideally, you’ll also have:
15. Experience working with Excel and Google applications
16. Understanding of stock management or supply chain principles
17. Knowledge of the tool hire industry
18. Good geographical awareness of the UK
The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here
19. Detail-oriented and highly organised
20. Commercially aware, with an understanding of cost and utilisation
21. A strong team player who builds relationships easily
22. Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment
23. Someone who enjoys turning data into insight and action
Why Join Us?
This role sits at the heart of our Hire operation, giving you exposure to national performance, commercial decision-making, and operational strategy.
You’ll play a key role in helping us optimise our fleet, improve efficiency, and deliver for our customers, with real opportunity to grow and shape the role as the function evolves.