General information
Reference
010761
Publication start date
06/04/2026
Job description
Managers
Post description
Hire Manager
Vacancy details
Division
Plant & Tools - Hire & Sales
Title
Hire Manager
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
Southdowns Road, Malling Brooks Industrial Estate, Lewes, Brighton, BN72WZ
Location
United Kingdom, South East, Brighton Plant & Tools
Requester
Vacancy contact last name
Lanciotti
Vacancy contact first name
Beatrice
Vacancy contact email
Beatrice.Lanciotti@gap-group.co.uk
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
45.00
About the role
The Role
Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
As a Hire Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Hire Desk and Transport services to ensure the depot is exceeding customer requirements and increasing sales revenue. Managing a team of Hire & Sales Co-ordinators and Drivers, you will motivate and develop the team to create a customer-focussed approach within their role, whilst ensuring health & safety processes are adhered at all times. Within this fast-paced role, you will monitor hire activity levels and produce monthly revenue and productivity reports whilst identifying opportunities for improvement.
About You
• Significant experience working within a high-volume sales role preferably within the plant hire or construction industry
• Strong leaderships skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels in the pursuit of increasing sales revenue and resolving any issues efficiently
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Word and Excel
About Us
From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)
So what next?
If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!
