Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager (AWDO-P14942)

Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager 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. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Assistant Depot Manager, Senior Hire Sales Assistant, Senior Equipment Hire Sales Assistant, Lifting Equipment Hire Supervisor, Tool Hire Supervisor, Equipment Hire Supervisor, Depot Supervisor, Hire Controller, Hire Desk Supervisor, Depot Team Leader 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. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager include: • Depot Operations: Support the smooth day-to-day running of the depot, helping maintain high service standards and efficient workflows • Hire and Sales Administration: Raise hire and sales contracts, process orders and complete daily administrative tasks accurately • Lifting Equipment Support: Assist with depot activity involving lifting equipment, lifting gear and related hire processes, helping maintain accurate and safe working practices • LOLER Awareness: Support work connected to LOLER-regulated equipment, ensuring relevant processes are followed and any issues are escalated appropriately • Team Leadership: Motivate staff, support team performance and help create a productive, accountable and positive working environment • Deputy Manager Support: Step in for the Depot Manager when required, reinforcing company policies and helping the team meet operational goals • Customer Relationships: Build strong working relationships with customers, provide helpful service and support a professional depot experience • Picking and Packing: Support picking, packing and order preparation to help ensure customer requirements are met efficiently • Health and Safety: Promote safe working practices and support depot safety standards across daily operations • Problem Solving: 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