National Hire & Spares Manager

Overview

Lead UK hire fleet, manage spares sales, and drive revenue across water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• fleet management
• quoting
• financial tracking
• client management
• compliance
• order handover

Tasks

-Participate in emergency cover rotation. Requires being on call for a week at a time including over a weekend or bank holiday every few months. -Prepare, cost, and submit quotations for hire and spares, independently or in collaboration with relevant teams. -Translate company and market strategies into actionable sales tactics for hire products, spares, and services. -Deliver financial objectives across equipment hire and spare parts. -Track financial performance of hire and spares projects, integrating lessons learned into future bids. -Oversee and manage the national hire fleet, coordinating with Area Managers, Operations Leads, and Sales to support growth. -Stay informed on product benefits and competitive advantages. -Foster strong relationships with all stakeholder groups. -Assist with planning for strategic investment in the hire fleet to enable future expansion. -Lead regular team reviews to promote continuous improvement and positive feedback culture. -Build strong client relationships through proactive account management and responsive support. -Ensure service excellence for both internal and external stakeholders. -Collaborate with Operations to promote innovative solutions for client hire and spares needs. -Drive order generation to meet budget targets, collaborating with Finance to monitor and forecast income. -Ensure compliance with legal and Health & Safety standards, working with the Compliance Manager to uphold ISO certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO50001, ISO45001). -Maintain accurate sales records and produce regular forecasts for effective planning. -Facilitate smooth handovers to Operations and Business Support for all confirmed orders.

Requirements

• project planning
• microsoft
• equipment hire
• gravity screening
• engineering degree
• nec3/4

What You Bring

-Proficient in project planning and Microsoft systems. -Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, or crouching. -Extensive nationwide experience in equipment hire, ideally in water/wastewater sectors. -Strong technical knowledge of gravity/pumped inlet screening solutions. -DSE Eye Tests -Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and KPI management. -Self-motivated with strong prioritisation and organisational skills. -Familiar with Health & Safety, CDM, NEC3/4, and construction methods. -Degree/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience. -Skilled in managing proposals, bids, and client requirements for hire and spares. -Proven leadership in engineering, manufacturing, or production environments. -Commercially aware with solid understanding of project risks and delivery. -Current valid driving license. -Effective leadership and team matrix management. -Excellent written and verbal communication.

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Benefits

-2 x Annual salary Life Cover -Some traveling which may require overnight stays. -Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes -Highly competitive salary package -Annual Discretionary bonus -Flu Vaccines -Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization -Competitive Salaries -Comprehensive secondary benefits -Significant contribution to your pension plan -Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays

About Hydro International

-Founded with a focus on providing innovative solutions in water management. -Specializes in designing and supplying water treatment, drainage, and control systems. -Known for their expertise in handling complex projects across various sectors. -Typically works with utilities, industrial clients, and infrastructure developers. -Known for delivering high-performance, environmentally-conscious solutions. -Has grown steadily by constantly adapting to new technologies and industry demands. -Standout projects include large-scale flood prevention systems and cutting-edge water filtration. -Boasts a wide range of solutions that reduce operational costs and improve system efficiency.

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