Hire Manager – Petersfield (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)
We’re Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we're proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it's tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we've got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We're always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple — we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.
What you’ll be doing
As the new Hire Manager at the Petersfield branch, you’ll be at the forefront of driving success and hitting key targets. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales‑driven, customer‑focused leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
Your main responsibility will be to develop and execute a sales action plan that exceeds budget performance through a proactive sales approach. You’ll play a key role in supporting the integration of Hire into the wider Travis Perkins branch, enhancing the knowledge and understanding of the services available to our Branch colleagues, and providing training and coaching where needed in close collaboration with the Travis Perkins Branch Manager.
What’s in It for You?
You’ll be part of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant with endless opportunities to grow and develop. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your skills matter. With over 500 branches across the Travis Perkins business, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact. Plus, we offer great benefits and career development.
We offer
* Attractive annual salary
* Performance‑based bonus that rewards your hard work
* Save‑as‑you‑earn & Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes for smart financial growth
* Generous contributory pension scheme
* Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
* Well‑being support to keep you feeling your best
* MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more
Working hours
Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, with 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).
What you’ll be responsible for
* Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond targets.
* Coaching & Training – work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire.
* Ensuring all tools and equipment are safe, well‑maintained and ready for action.
* Stock control – balance stock levels to meet demand.
* Leading the team – train, supervise, and motivate for top performance.
* Deliver top service – be the go‑to for customer queries and upsell to boost sales.
* Communication – keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and effective communication.
Who you are
* Experience: Prior experience in tool hire, plant hire, or a leadership role is preferred; sales or customer service experience is also valuable.
* Leadership – you know how to inspire and keep a team moving.
* Safety‑focused – you ensure everything is safe and sound.
* Proactive – you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and always improve processes.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
Conditional Offer
Subject to background checks, including a basic DBS criminal record check, adverse financial check, media search, and occupational history review.
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