Careers in Hire
Job Opportunities in the Hire Industry

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
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!
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:
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:
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.
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:
The main Responsibilities of a Plant Fitter are:
Working hours: Monday to Friday No Saturdays.
Company Benefits:
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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:
What We’re Looking For:
What We Offer:
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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
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?
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:
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.
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