Careers in Hire

Nationwide (based South of England)
Full-time, Permanent

HAE EHA’s Hire Certification Services provides a framework for delivering best practice and high standards for companies who hire and sell plant, tools and equipment and provide equipment and services for events throughout the UK and Ireland. We are committed to ensuring hire businesses, suppliers and manufacturers have the appropriate certifications and accreditations in place for all projects undertaken within the construction and event industries in both the private and public sectors. SafeHire Certification is a BSI Private Standard created and written for the hire industry with the help and guidance of British Standards Institute and the support of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Due to the success and continued growth of SafeHire Certification, HAE EHA is looking to appoint an experienced hire industry auditor to join our team to provide SafeHire audits of hire and rental organisations throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to perform audits including technical assessments to evaluate the competence and conformity of members against the SafeHire Private Standard, SSIP Approved Core Criteria and other regulatory compliance.

You will have up-to-date experience, knowledge and understanding of the hire sector for plant, tools and equipment. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant industrial experience is required, with a minimum of 2 years in the last 5 years working in the hire industry. A NEBOSH NGC3 Certificate qualification / Equivalent or Higher is required. Ideally you will hold an ISO Lead Auditor qualification. You will be required to successfully manage relationships with members in order to achieve delivery of objectives and deliver the value of SafeHire Certification as part of HAE EHA membership. A full UK driving licence essential.

Salary – Competitive + Car Allowance

For further information about the SafeHire Certification scheme visit www.safehire.org.uk.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for please click below to apply, sending your CV and a covering letter.

Wandsworth, South London
Competitive Salary | Full-time, Permanent

Kougar Tool Hire, a family-run hire company in Wandsworth, is recruiting a Fitter to work in our workshop team. You’ll be hands-on with servicing and repairs across the fleet, and responsible for keeping our stock compliant, well-maintained and ready for hire.

You’ll Be Doing

What you’ll need

Hours and pay
Mon–Fri plus a Saturday rota, paid extra.

If you have any questions call Emma on 07500 198764.

Naas, County Kildare, Repuctively of Ireland
Full-time, Permanent

We’re looking for a Hire/Sales controller to join our branch and provide full support in all areas of internal sales. This will include delivering first class customer service, working pro-actively when handling hire transactions and assisting in stock takes.

Key Responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

What We Can Offer You

A Little Bit About Us

MEP Hire is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical press fittings and low-level access products in the UK. We cater to the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.

With a strong commitment to excellence, MEP Hire has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Our focus on mechanical and electrical press fittings ensures that we deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of the construction and installation processes.

We understand the unique requirements of the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical sectors. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of low-level access products, designed to facilitate safe and efficient work at height.

At MEP Hire, we prioritise customer satisfaction. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our clients receive the right products and solutions for their projects. We value long-term partnerships and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.

Joining MEP Hire means becoming part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be recognised and celebrated. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to our valued customers.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Blackpool, Lancashire
Full-time, Permanent

We’re looking for a creative Content Writer to plan, write and optimise content that improves our search engine rankings and drives high-quality traffic to our website.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the North West largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 19 ‘Hire It Centres’ located across the region.

We’re looking for a creative, analytical and commercially minded Content Writer to plan, write and optimise content that improves our search engine rankings and drives high-quality traffic to our website.

This role will be office based at our Blackpool Head office, no hybrid working as working closely with our marketing team essential, you’ll create engaging content, optimise existing pages, identify keyword opportunities and continually improve the performance of our website through SEO best practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

Ideally you will have the following skills and experience:

Working hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Benefits what we offer you:

Winchester, Hampshire
Full-time, Permanent

Job Description
As an Apprentice Engineer, you will gain valuable practical experience servicing and maintaining our expanding hire fleet of modern truck-mounted and powered access machinery. Working alongside experienced service engineers, you will learn to master complex systems.

Qualified powered access engineers are in high demand across the UK. We don’t just offer a job—we offer a long-term career path where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

Required Skills
If you have a strong interest in developing skills as an engineer, we want to hear from you!