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 HAE EHA members.

Featured Vacancies
HAE EHA Hire Certification Services Auditor
Nationwide (based South of England)
Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
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.
NAB Plant Engineering; Hire Controller
City and County of Bristol
Full-time, Permanent
NAB Plant Engineering is a family run business with 12 staff, in our 41st year of business. We have a great team but we’re looking to expand with the addition of a Hire Controller, to take on some of the management team workload.
About the role
We need someone to carry out he following duties:
What we’re looking for:
Carrier Rentals; Service Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Full-time, Permanent
Carrier Rental Systems delivers immediate, 24/7 nationwide rental solutions – designed to keep your operations running smoothly and protect against the stress of unexpected downtime. The role is part of Pumps & Power division.
About the role:
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Service Engineer to repair and maintain diesel-powered equipment (pumps & generators) in both depot and on-site environments. The role requires a strong focus on Health & Safety, with full compliance to regulations and company policies at all times, while maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment to ensure all equipment meets required safety and quality standards and customer operations run without interruption.
What you’ll be doing:
What we’re looking for:
Our benefits
We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. As a part of our team, you’ll be working for a global leader that invests in your professional growth and supports your career ambitions.
Our commitment to you
Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Smiths Hire; Finance Administrator
Blackpool, Lancashire
Full-time, Permanent
Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 19 Hire It Centres located across the Region. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we have a fantastic opportunity for a full time Administrator to join our Finance department.
Smiths Equipment Hire are currently recruiting for a full time Administrator to join the Finance department where you will be carrying out effective and efficient administration support to the business at our Head Office in Blackpool.
Interviews to be held early February
This is an exciting opportunity within our business and this role will improve the efficiency of our current procedures.
The role will involve:
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they:
Working hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
Company Benefits:
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