Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager in Bath

A great opportunity for a Senior Equipment or Tool Hire Sales Assistant looking to take the next step in their career and move into a management role, or an Assistant Depot Manager, with lifting equipment or tool hire, customer service and team leadership experience looking to join a well-established business that can offer career development opportunities.

SALARY: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager with lifting equipment or tool hire experience. As the Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager you will support daily depot activity across hire and sales contracts, order processing, picking, packing and customer service, with exposure to lifting equipment and LOLER-related work. The Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager will also deputise for the Depot Manager, motivate a small team of 5, and help maintain safe, accountable and productive working standards.

DUTIES

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the depot, helping maintain high service standards and efficient workflows.
• Raise hire and sales contracts, process orders and complete daily administrative tasks accurately.
• Assist with depot activity involving lifting equipment, lifting gear and related hire processes, helping maintain accurate and safe working practices.
• Support work connected to LOLER-regulated equipment, ensuring relevant processes are followed and any issues are escalated appropriately.
• Motivate staff, support team performance and help create a productive, accountable and positive working environment.
• Step in for the Depot Manager when required, reinforcing company policies and helping the team meet operational goals.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, provide helpful service and support a professional depot experience.
• Support picking, packing and order preparation to help ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.
• Promote safe working practices and support depot safety standards across daily operations.
• Use good judgement under pressure to mediate challenges, resolve issues and keep work moving effectively.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous sales assistant or depot supervisor with tool hire or equipment hire, lifting equipment experience.
• A positive, proactive and can-do approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to motivate staff, support colleagues and confidently deputise for the Depot Manager when required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good problem-solving skills, sound judgement under pressure and the ability to mediate challenges professionally.
• Solid understanding of daily depot workflows, systems and safety standards.
• Comfortable supporting administrative tasks, hire and sales contracts, order processing, picking and packing.

DESIRABLE

• Experience or exposure to the lifting industry, lifting gear, lifting equipment or a closely related hire environment.
• Awareness of LOLER regulations, or experience working in an environment where lifting equipment compliance is important.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience.
• Employee profit-share scheme.
• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Profit sharing.
• Store discount.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.