Hire Manager role in Preston for leading equipment rental company. £36,000–£40,000, bonus, healthcare, managing team, excellent progression opportunities.
We are working with a well-established and growing equipment rental business supporting major infrastructure, construction, and industrial projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for service excellence and reliability, they pride themselves on investing in their people, systems, and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a Hire Manager to join a high-performing team within a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Key Benefits of the Hire Manager
* Salary between £36,000 and £40,000
* Bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
* Leadership role managing an established team
About the Role (Hire Manager)
* As a Hire Manager, you will be the key point of contact on-site in Preston, overseeing all hire desk operations while leading a team of four Hire Controllers.
* The Hire Manager will ensure all customer interactions and equipment hires are handled efficiently and in line with service expectations.
* A typical day as a Hire Manager will include monitoring team performance, driving productivity, liaising with depots to ensure equipment availability, and resolving any hire queries.
* Producing reports for senior leadership and identify training needs to continuously improve team performance.
About You (Hire Manager)
To be successful as a Hire Manager, you will have previous experience within the equipment rental or hire industry, along with proven leadership experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
The ideal Hire Manager will demonstrate strong organisational skills, confidence in managing stakeholders, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. A high level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, is essential for the Hire Manager role.
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Hire Desk Manager, Rental Manager, Plant Hire Manager, Customer Service Manager, Hire Controller Supervisor, Depot Manager, Equipment Hire Manager, Service Desk Manager, Operations Supervisor, Branch Manager
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