Tool Hire Manager

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Travis Perkins Plc
A leading supplier of building materials and home improvement products.
Lead tool & plant hire team, drive sales, manage P&L and equipment at Maidenhead branch.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building materials supply
Timber supply
Plumbing & heating services
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Landscaping materials supply
Tool hire
Sector Specialisms
Building Materials
Interior Design Materials
Ceramic Tiles
Plumbing
Heating Equipment
Power Tools
Kitchen Products
Joinery Products
Role
What you would be doing
safety management
sales targets
team leadership
inventory management
equipment maintenance
customer service
  • Safety Focused: You’ll make sure everything’s safe and sound—whether it’s equipment or the work environment.
  • Crushing Sales Goals: Develop a winning sales action plan and drive results beyond the targets. Proactive is your middle name.
  • Leading the Team: Oversee the day-to-day of your Hire team. Train, supervise, and motivate for top-notch performance.
  • Communication: Keep the team and branch in the loop with daily toolbox talks and quick, effective communication.
  • Coaching & Training: Work with the Branch Manager to level up the team on everything tool hire. Share your knowledge, get everyone on point.
  • Top Service: Be the go-to for customer queries. Offer smart solutions and upsell like a pro to boost sales.
  • Stock Control: Balance stock levels to meet demand—ensuring the right gear’s available without ever letting it gather dust.
  • Keeping Things Running: Make sure all tools and equipment are in tip-top shape, safe, and ready for action. Safety first, always.
What you bring
tool hire
plant hire
leadership
sales
customer service
proactive
  • 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.
  • Proactive: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and always find a way to improve things.
Benefits
  • Attractive annual salary
  • Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work
  • Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
  • Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
  • MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
  • Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
  • Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
  • Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
  • Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
  • Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
  • Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
  • Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
  • Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
  • Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.
  • Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
  • Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
  • 11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
  • Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
  • Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
  • Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%
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