Hire Manager – Wigan (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)

Who we are

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 Wigan 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. If you’re ready to take charge and make an impact, this role is for you.

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 Wigan branch, you’ll lead a dynamic team of 3 people. With a high-energy, high-traffic environment, you’ll have a loyal customer base and all the resources you need to succeed and shine.

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—come be a part of something big!

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 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!

Working hours: 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).

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Crushing Sales Goals: Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond the targets. Proactive is your middle name.

• Coaching & Training: Work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire. Share your knowledge, get everyone on point.

• Keeping Things Running: Make sure all tools and equipment are in tip-top shape, safe, and ready for action. Safety first, always.

• Stock Control: Balance stock levels to meet demand—ensuring the right gear’s available without ever letting it gather dust.

• Leading the Team: Oversee the day-to-day of your Hire team. Train, supervise, and motivate for top-notch performance.

• Top Service: Be the go-to for customer queries. Offer smart solutions and upsell like a pro to boost sales.

• Communication: Keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and quick, effective communication.

Who you are

• Experience: If you’ve worked in tool hire, plant hire, or a leadership role before, great! But if you’ve got sales or customer service experience, we’re still keen.

• Leadership Vibes: You know how to lead a team, inspire, and keep things moving.

• Safety Focused: You’ll make sure everything’s safe and sound—whether it’s equipment or the work environment.

• Proactive: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and always find a way to improve things.

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.

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 Branch Manager – Sale (Lead, Motivate, Inspire)

Who We Are

We’re the UK’s largest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we provide everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a supportive team offering great career opportunities and the chance to develop new skills. Whether you’re in the office, on the shop floor, or handling deliveries, there’s a place here for you to grow. Join us today and see why we’re the trusted choice for builders!

What You’ll Be Doing

As the go-to person at our Sale branch, you’ll lead a fantastic team, build strong relationships with customers, and ensure the branch stays profitable and runs like clockwork. This fast-paced, rewarding role has you working with a team of 11 people with 2 vehicles and full too hire.  You’ll be right in the action with plenty of customer interaction, keeping everything buzzing and running smoothly. You’ll drive our success by smashing sales targets, boosting profit, and ensuring the team delivers top-notch service with safety at the heart of everything! You’ll also coordinate sales, purchasing, distribution, warehousing, yard operations, safety, and drive overall branch efficiency.

What’s In It For You?

Joining the UK’s largest builders’ merchant means endless growth opportunities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills truly matter. With over 500 branches nationwide, there’s always room to learn, progress, and make a real impact.

We offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

• Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth

• Generous pension scheme

• Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)

• Wellbeing support to help you feel your best

• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every 4 weeks (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Enjoy your weekends off!

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop your team to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.

• Customer-First Approach: Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers to create an excellent experience every time.

• Driving Sales & Operational Excellence: Lead sales strategies that boost revenue while managing stock, deliveries, and day-to-day operations.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain top health and safety standards and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.

• Team Growth & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor your team, focusing on career progression and creating a positive work culture.

Who You Are

You’ll need to be:

• A Strong Leader: You know how to motivate, delegate, and develop your team, empowering them to take ownership of key areas.

• A Delegator: You trust your team to take responsibility and lead independently.

• Collaborative & Open to Learning: You embrace leadership and are always seeking ways to improve and learn from others.

• A Skilled Communicator: You build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues.

• Customer-Focused: You always put the customer first, maximizing sales opportunities across the branch.

• Organized & Efficient: You can plan and prioritize to manage your workload and your team’s.

• Financially Literate: You use financial and statistical data to make informed decisions.

• A Culture Builder: You create an inclusive and positive environment that motivates the team and keeps customers coming back.

• Commercial Decision-Maker: You make business decisions that benefit both the customer and the branch.

• Competitively Aware: You stay informed about competitors and use that knowledge to drive success.

• Business-Minded: You treat the branch like your own business, striving for continuous improvement.

• Compliance-Focused: You ensure the branch meets all legal requirements and keeps up with market trends.

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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 chance 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. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.

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Branch Manager – Cheadle (Great Work-Life Balance!)

Who We Are

We’re Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins family since 2006. We’re all about delivering stylish, high-quality kitchens that cater to all tastes and budgets. With over 150 branches and showrooms, we offer top-tier appliances, worktops, and joinery from leading brands.

We work closely with installers to design and deliver ready-assembled kitchens that truly inspire our customers. We’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and we’re always looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Branch Manager of a standalone branch, you’ll lead a dynamic, sales-driven team, responsible for hitting targets, maximizing profits, and managing stock and cash to ensure smooth operations. You’ll set an example by fostering a collaborative and customer-first culture, while ensuring safety standards and branch policies are always met.

A key part of your role will be to drive team success by recruiting, training, and appraising performance, building a motivated and high-performing team. You’ll be the driving force behind the branch’s success, ensuring everything runs efficiently and effectively in a standalone environment.

What’s In It For You?

Joining us means more than just a job – it’s becoming part of a dynamic, growing team passionate about delivering high-quality kitchens and exceptional service. At Benchmarx, we value your ideas and encourage you to make a difference every day.

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 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!

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Sales & Profit: Lead your team to hit sales and margin targets while maximizing net profit.

• Customer Relationships: Build long-term connections with customers, understand the local market, and collaborate with external sales reps to stay ahead of the competition.

• People Leadership: Motivate, train, and develop your team to ensure they perform at their best.

• Health & Safety: Oversee compliance with all company health and safety guidelines.

• Stock & Cash Management: Maintain accurate stock levels, manage cash flow, and ensure smooth stock operations.

Who You Are

You’ll need to be:

• A Proven Leader: With experience leading teams, driving success, and exceeding targets, you’re ready to inspire your team.

• Sales-Focused: You have a passion for sales and a history of leading your team to achieve ambitious goals.

• Operationally Knowledgeable: You understand stock management, financials, and how to keep operations running smoothly.

• A People Person: You excel in communication, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building.

• A Problem Solver: You approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, always improving processes.

• Customer-Centric: You’re dedicated to ensuring exceptional service and branch performance.

• Mobile: A full UK driver’s license is essential, as travel to meet branch needs is part of the role.

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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. We do this to ensure we’re keeping both our business and customers safe, and we appreciate your understanding.

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As a Hire Fitter/Driver in Travis Perkins, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hire Manager to meet and be compliant to all mechanical, electrical processes and procedures in regards to repairing and testing tools and equipment to the Travis Perkins Tool Hire standard. 

What will I be doing?

• In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire

• You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business

• Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers

• With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximise the sale of goods

• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections

What experience do you need?

Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential. It doesn’t matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills – great customer service and sales experience.  A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below – they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Hire Fitter/Drivers.  Are you:

• Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive

• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

• Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?

Being a Hire Fitter/Driver in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop.  How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values.

You’ll also receive £Competitive pay + Benefits (which includes an achievable and market leading annual bonus, discounts in ToolStation and Travis Perkins), contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme, group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation).  Plus we have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas.  

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 

You be you, it makes us, us.