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Selwood Ltd

Hire Manager - Fixed term Contract

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Selwood Ltd
Leading UK pump manufacturer and rental provider offering sales, hire, installation and technical support
Manage and coordinate pump hire operations, logistics and sales at the London branch.
12d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Part Time
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Water Treatment
Pump Rental
Plant Hire
Mechanical Services
Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environmental
Construction
Role
What you would be doing
hire rates
budget review
stock management
equipment logistics
asset tracking
sheq compliance
  • Negotiate hire rates in accordance with company procedures, price lists and discount policy when required.
  • Attend financial budget meetings to review the Area’s profitability versus target and agree action plans for the development of the Area.
  • To ensure that telephone sales calls are made to customers with dormant accounts. Such calls to be followed-up by liaison with sales staff.
  • Provide feedback to team members and sales team, demonstrating a proactive approach in developing the business with ideas from customers.
  • All Re-hires to be continually reviewed to ensure opportunities to replace equipment are identified in a timely manner. Once identified report findings to the Branch Manager and liaise with the Central Workshop when additional equipment is required.
  • To ensure that correct charges for damages and losses are raised and liaise with customers to obtain their agreement to these charges. Follow up on all documentation to provide accurate information to financial teams.
  • Ensure accurate stock recording, to ensure that the team is fully prepared and has all the equipment required to resource outstanding hire requirements.
  • Logistics - scheduling branch transport, ensuring collections of equipment off-hire are collected within 48 hours and deliveries are made to the customer when they are scheduled to. Adhering to budgets within the branch and ensuring drivers hours are within any legal tolerance.
  • To ensure all sales leads at the branch are promptly communicated to the Sales Team.
  • To liaise with operational teams across the area/hub to ensure smooth running of customer requirements, avoiding duplication and lost time.
  • To ensure all Company SHEQ procedures are complied with.
  • Responsible for Hire Team providing accurate completion of the Day book and Transport book. Notify those responsible to complete all follow ups, recorded in the documentation.
  • Ensuring that contract documentation and other systems paperwork is accurate and available. In-lieu contracts to be clearly identified and replaced immediately.
  • Control and check through accurate recording of all Branch assets on a minimum monthly basis.
What you bring
hire desk
microsoft office
pump knowledge
negotiation
rental software
supervisory
  • Demonstrable experience of running a busy hire desk within a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to always communicate in a professional and positive manner, with the ability to engage with Hire and Branch teams when under pressure.
  • Strong planning and organising skills, with the ability to re-prioritise customer hires and jobs at short notice.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams video calls).
  • Strong negotiation / influencing skills, and confident in using own knowledge of company products to encourage unplanned sales from customers.
  • An in-depth knowledge of all types of pumps and solutions would be advantageous (but is not essential).
  • Able to multi-task, to respond to multiple queries from internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to resolve all issues and ensure a prompt resolution for internal teams and customers.
  • Experience of working with different types of software packages and rental systems.
  • Experience of working in logistics, construction or water utilities would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience of working in a supervisory role, within a pump rental business (or similar environment).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1946
Year Established
The company was founded in 1946 as a modest pump maker.
£56 million
Annual Turnover
Achieved a significant annual turnover figure, reflecting the company's growth and success.
5,500 pumps
Total Assets
Maintains a large inventory of pump assets, enabling extensive service capabilities.
21 locations
UK Presence
Operates across 21 locations in the UK, showcasing widespread service availability.
  • Gradually built its own manufacturing and rental empire.
  • Offer bespoke pumping systems to utilities and construction sectors.
  • Their in-house brands include Seltorque, Selprime, and Spate.
  • Handles everything from emergency dewatering to planned infrastructure jobs.
  • Backed by CAD/BIM design and 24/7 support.
  • Opened multi-million-pound regional solutions centres in Glasgow and London.
  • Enhancing local specialist services.
Culture + Values
  • We are customer driven – we build trust, we act with empathy, we deliver together.
  • We take accountability – we show integrity, we take responsibility, we make sound decisions.
  • We champion communication – we use Plain English, we do what we say, we listen and take account of what is said.
  • We develop and learn – we adapt to change, we keep learning, we innovate and improve.
Environment + Sustainability
90%
Emissions Reduction
Achieves up to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled pumps.
2041
Net-Zero Target
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2041 as part of the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge.
  • Use of optional electric engines and IE3 electric motors in rental and sales fleets to minimise fuel consumption
  • Partnered with Supply Chain Sustainability School to access thousands of sustainability-focused learning resources
  • Phase‑out of diesel via Stage V compliant engines and gravity-fed siphoning systems as electric alternatives
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Operate a diversity group meeting regularly to inform inclusion approaches
  • Disability-confident employer guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting job criteria
  • Mindful Employer committed to supporting mental health at work
  • No gender statistics disclosed; no measurable outcomes or targets provided
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