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Careers in Hire is a unique, professional service for the hire industry, full of exciting job opportunities provided by members of HAE and EHA.

Below you’ll find a list of vacancies from some of our members. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at this time but would like to leave your details and/or sign up to be alerted to potentially suitable opportunities when posted, then you can do so below.


Featured Vacancies

Mobile Plant and Tool Fitter, Swindon, Wiltshire

Boels Rental; Mobile Plant & Tool Fitter

Swindon, Wiltshire
Full-time, Permanent
42.5 Hours Per Week
No Weekend Working!

One day you could be carrying out servicing and routine inspections within the workshop and the next day you could be working on site or at a customer’s premises. No two days are the same. Sounds good, right? Then this Plant & Mobile Tool Fitter vacancy at Boels in Swindon could be a match for you!

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Plant and Tool Hire Manager, Halesworth, Suffolk

Hirebase; Plant & Tool Hire Manager

Halesworth, Suffolk
Full-time, Permanent

Plant & Tool Hire Manager in Halesworth – Keeps things moving from the first hire to off-hire

New Branch Opening!

At Hirebase, we take pride in providing a high-quality Plant & Tool hire service – and it’s our people who make that possible. Backed by the strength of the Huws Gray Group, we offer our customers the best branded products, expert support, and a friendly, knowledgeable service.

Hirebase is on a journey of growth right now, so you’d be joining us at an exciting time with opportunities for development and further progression.

Our Plant & Tool Hire Managers lead from the front – running a safe, successful, and results-driven hire operation. Based in one of our busy branches, you’ll be part of a team that gets stuck into delivering brilliant service and makes sure every job gets over the line.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Driving performance by strong management of your team to hit budget and improve KPIs
  • Building strong customer relationships by delivering great service
  • Overseeing safe and legal transport and distribution of our equipment
  • Making sure all health, safety, and company standards are met across your operation
  • Supporting the wider branch as part of the management team – taking part in stock takes, reports, audits, etc.
  • Ensuring the hire fleet is in excellent condition and is safe and ready for our customers
  • We are happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment for asking.

    What You’ll Bring:

    At Hirebase, we believe there’s more to you than just what’s on paper. We celebrate individuality and the unique strengths each team member brings. While we’ll provide the training and support to set you up for success as a Hire Manager, you will need prior industry experience to excel in this role.

    What’s in it for you:

    We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

    • 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (32 days per year) 
    • Company bonus scheme, based on performance 
    • Contributory pension and life assurance 
    • Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas 
    • Colleague discount across our group brands 
    • Attraction and travel discounts 
    • Training and development programmes to support your growth 
    • We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

      At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers.

      We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road, or in one of our offices.

      If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

      Find Out More and Apply
      Plant Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

      Smiths Hire; Plant Engineer

      Warrington, Cheshire
      Full-time, Permanent

      Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region.

      We are looking for an experienced Plant engineer to work at out Warrington Depot.

      As a Plant Engineer you must:

      • Have experience with repairing, servicing and maintaining Plant machinery.
      • Have the ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
      • Be reliable and have a flexible proactive approach.
      • Have good literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
      • Have the ability to diagnose faults on construction equipment and associated tool hire equipment.
      • Experience with diesel engines (training on petrol engines will be considered for the successful candidate).
      • Full clean UK manual driving licence due to attending breakdowns.
      • Good diagnostic skills.
      • Good customer service skills.
      • Be able to work at the pace and to the required quality off jobs as allocated to you on a daily basis by the Workshop Forman / Manager.

      • The main Responsibilities of a Plant Fitter are:

        • Repairing, servicing, and maintaining Plant machinery in the workshop.
        • Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all aspects of the working day.
        • A Plant Fitter must be able to diagnose faults on a variety of equipment.
        • Maintain product knowledge.
        • Carry out other tasks and duties as required.
        • Be able to liaise with people at all levels.
        • Maintain Health and Safety to Company Standards.

        • Working hours: Monday to Friday No Saturdays.

          Company Benefits:

          • Salary: Depending on experience.
          • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
          • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
          • Weekly pay.
          • FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
          • Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
          • My Wellbeing Services.
          • Employee Referral Scheme.
          • Pension scheme.
          • Full uniform provided.
          • Discounted personal legal services.

          • Apply Now!

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            Hire Controller, Tamworth, Staffordshire

            Speedy Hire; Hire Controller

            Tamworth, Staffordshire
            Full-time, Permanent

            Working Hours:
            Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week)

            Join the UK’s Leading Hire Provider

            At Speedy, we’re proud to be the UK’s foremost provider of tool and equipment hire, offering an extensive range of solutions from tools and specialist equipment to plant hire and support services – everything required for every job.

            We are currently seeking a Hire Controller to join our team in Tamworth. This role is a key part of our depot operations, acting as the front line of customer service and sales support. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the complete hire process – from initial enquiry to final collection – ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for our customers.

            Key Responsibilities:

            • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
            • Manage the full hire cycle, including order processing, scheduling deliveries and collections
            • Liaise with stock teams, drivers, engineers, and other departments to ensure timely fulfilment
            • Ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction through excellent communication and organisation
            • Operate in a desk-based environment with frequent cross-functional coordination

            • What We’re Looking For:

              • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
              • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
              • Flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving
              • A genuine commitment to personal and professional development
              • A full UK driving licence
              • Previous experience in the hire industry or a similar operational or sales environment is desirable
              • Passion for supporting our
              • ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

              • What We Offer:

                • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
                • Life assurance and pension scheme
                • Subsidised canteen facilities
                • 95% discount across the Speedy brand
                • Comprehensive training, development, and clear career progression pathways
                • Voluntary Health Cash Plan
                • Access to

                  • My Staff Shop: exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers
                  • Green Commute Initiative: cycle-to-work scheme
                  • Access to

                    • PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support covering wellbeing, legal, financial and personal matters
                    • Industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, including options for flexible and hybrid working, varied working hours, job sharing, and term-time working
                    • Career Line of Sight programme: clear guidance on progression opportunities within Speedy
                    • We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. All applicants are welcome regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.

                      Please note that certain roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit, or security clearance checks. Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required prior to the commencement of employment.

                      Apply early

                      • We may close this vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.
                      • Find Out More and Apply
                        Hire Fitter/Driver, Woking, Surrey

                        Travis Perkins; Hire Fitter Driver

                        Woking, Surrey
                        Full-time, Permanent

                        As a Hire Fitter/Driver in Travis Perkins, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hire Manager to meet and be compliant to all mechanical, electrical processes and procedures in regards to repairing and testing tools and equipment to the Travis Perkins Tool Hire standard.

                        What will I be doing?

                        • In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire
                        • You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business
                        • Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers
                        • With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximise the sale of goods
                        • Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections

                        • What experience do you need?

                          Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential. It doesn’t matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills – great customer service and sales experience. A full clean UK driving licence is required.

                          Does this sound like you?

                          We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below – they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Hire Fitter/Drivers. Are you:

                          • Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive
                          • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
                          • Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?
                          • Being a Hire Fitter/Driver in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop. How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values.

                            You’ll also receive £Competitive pay + Benefits (which includes an achievable and market leading annual bonus, discounts in ToolStation and Travis Perkins), contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme, group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation). Plus we have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas.

                            We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.

                            You be you, it makes us, us.

                            Find Out More and Apply

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