Assistant Tool Hire Manager


We are 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

In this role, you’ll be right alongside the Hire Branch Manager at our [XXX] Branch, making sure everything in the Hire department runs smoothly. It’s all about building great customer relationships, driving sales, and making sure our customers are getting the most out of what we offer. Safety will be your priority too—making sure the team spots and sorts any issues quickly. Plus, you’ll be keeping an eye on the key numbers, helping us hit our targets, and keeping the Hire business performing at its best!

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:

  • Driving Sales & Margins: Support the Hire Branch Manager to increase sales, improve margins, and enhance customer participation.

  • Operational Excellence: Ensure top-notch stock management, product availability, and a strong health and safety culture.

  • Deliver 5-Star Service: Help maintain high service and safety standards across all branch operations.

  • Branch Improvement: Assist in implementing improvement plans and addressing underperformance.

  • Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse data and KPIs to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and guide actions for improved outcomes.

  • Build Strong Partnerships: Support the Branch Hire Manager with customer profiling, competitive analysis, and supplier relations to foster solid partnerships.

  • Enhance Colleague Knowledge: Aid in the integration of Hire and develop colleagues’ knowledge and understanding of the offering, providing training and coaching as needed.

  • Ensure Safety: Ensure all team members call out, investigate, and mitigate safety issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment.

Who you are

Industry experience? Not essential. We’re looking for people with fresh ideas, different experiences, and new ways of thinking to help us grow and shake things up. If you’ve got the drive and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

  • Planning & Organising: You stay ahead with smart planning and top-notch organisation.

  • Taking Initiative: You don’t wait around—you decide and take action to make things happen.

  • Getting Results: You deliver on your promises and exceed customer expectations every time.

  • Persuading & Influencing: You know how to persuade and influence others to get things done.

  • People Leadership: You lead, inspire, and motivate your team to reach their full potential.

  • Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using computers and digital tools to get things done.

  • Collaboration: You build strong partnerships and work with others to achieve shared goals.

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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Hire Manager – Worthing, BN14 9EP (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 our Worthing branch on Sompting Road, 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, high-traffic Worthing branch, you’ll take ownership of our Hire department. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team of two, backed by the full support of the wider branch team. In this high-energy environment, you’ll inherit a loyal trade customer base and have all the tools, resources, and backing you need to truly excel and make the role your own.

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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