Hire Fleet Assistant

Job description

We’re looking for a Hire Fleet Assistant to play a key role in driving the performance of our national hire fleet.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll work closely with Hire Operations, Regional teams, and Branches to ensure we have the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time, maximising utilisation, supporting customers, and driving revenue.

If you’re commercially minded, data-driven, and enjoy influencing across a wide network, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for monitoring, managing, and optimising fleet performance across the network, ensuring we maximise availability and utilisation while controlling costs.

Key responsibilities include

• Reviewing Hire Fleet dashboards and driving actions to improve utilisation and tools on hire
• Proactively moving assets across the network to ensure stock is where it’s needed most
• Leading bi-weekly regional stock calls, aligning priorities with cluster leads and Hire Ops Managers
• Supporting seasonal planning and forecasting, ensuring branches are ready to meet customer demand
• Managing and reporting on asset compliance and safety, including defect reporting and legal obligations
• Producing regular reporting including:
  • Fleet optimisation
  • Tools on hire
  • Repair and untested equipment
• Managing non-mechanical spend requests, tracking budgets and working closely with Finance
• Engaging with the wider Hire network to drive performance, alignment, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-led environment, with the ability to balance operational priorities and commercial outcomes.

You’ll likely bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with data
• Experience in an administrative, operational, or customer-focused role
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where needed
• A proactive, “can-do” approach with a focus on solving problems

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience working with Excel and Google applications
• Understanding of stock management or supply chain principles
• Knowledge of the tool hire industry
• Good geographical awareness of the UK

The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of cost and utilisation
• A strong team player who builds relationships easily
• Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment
• Someone who enjoys turning data into insight and action

Why Join Us?

This role sits at the heart of our Hire operation, giving you exposure to national performance, commercial decision-making, and operational strategy.

You’ll play a key role in helping us optimise our fleet, improve efficiency, and deliver for our customers, with real opportunity to grow and shape the role as the function evolves.