Hire Manager

Hire Manager - Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QQ
(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.

As the new Hire Manager at the Shepton Mallet 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. This includes providing training and coaching where needed, in close collaboration with the Travis Perkins Branch Manager.

Based in our bustling Shepton Mallet branch, you’ll lead a dynamic team of 2 full time people and 1 part time person within the Hire Team.

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—come be a part of something big!

• 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 to secure your future
• Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you’ll only work 2 Saturdays every 4 weeks (Saturdays are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm).

• Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond the targets.
• Work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are in tip‑top shape, safe, and ready for action.
• Balance stock levels to meet demand, ensuring the right gear’s available without letting it gather dust.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day of your Hire team. Train, supervise, and motivate for top‑notch performance.
• Be the go‑to for customer queries. Offer smart solutions and upsell to boost sales.
• Keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and quick, effective communication.

• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in tool hire, plant hire, or a leadership role; sales or customer service experience also welcome.
• Leadership:
  Able to lead a team, inspire, and keep things moving.
• Safety focused:
  Ensure everything is safe and sound—equipment and work environment.
• Proactive:
  Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and continuously look for improvement.

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.

If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to a few background checks. These include a criminal record check (basic DBS), adverse financial check, media search & occupational history review.