The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.



Assistant Branch Manager

Hastings, New Zealand

Reference: 6578228

  • Great on the job training (gain endorsements for using forklifts, diggers, rollers & scissor lifts)
  • 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service)
  • Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire in our DIY fleet

As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive the right equipment and support services at the right time. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and customer-focused individual, with a background or strong understanding of hire or a related industry, looking to further develop their career in management.

The branch has a wide variety of hire plant so you need to have excellent product knowledge and strong customer relationship management skills to confidently field queries, provide advice, and put quotes/contracts together. You'll need to be competent to take on delegated management responsibilities and help out wherever needed to get the job done.

Any questions, you're more than welcome to contact the Branch Manager, Antony Pyne on 027 276 0864.

What you will do:

  • Assist the Branch Manager with the day-to-day running of the branch
  • Build relationships with key customers
  • Provide hire plant advice and support to customers from a variety of industries
  • Coach and support your team in developing their own skills

What you need to have:

  • A Full Driver Licence (other classes/endorsements an advantage)
  • Proficient computer skills and high level of attention to detail
  • High level communication skills
  • Willingness to work rostered weekends as some of our branches are open 7 days

Who we are:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including enhanced employer Kiwisaver contributions, frontline management qualifications, flexible working, and company-funded life insurance.



Join Hirepool direct from school or study

In 2019 Hirepool was asked by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) to take part in a video case study about the Auckland CBD Jobs & Skills Hub (https://cbdhub.co.nz/).  The Hub connects people (including school leavers) with employers and jobs and career pathways that match their skills and interests.  Watch the video below and hear from two of our team who joined Hirepool direct from school/study.