The role

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



Hub Manager - Northern Portables

Onehunga, New Zealand

Reference: 6693125

  • Excellent career opportunity for an experienced transport manager
  • Free staff hire across our DIY fleet & 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Company-Assigned Vehicle

Our Portables business is a National specialised business within Hirepool, hiring products such as Portaloos, industrial use fencing and barriers, road plates and luxury toilet units. Within our National Portables branch network, the Auckland-based branch is our largest Portables Operation, supporting a wide and varied customer base from small building firms through to global infrastructure businesses and everyone in between.

As Hub Manager - Northern Portables you will be responsible for the operational excellence and financial performance of our branch in Onehunga which services the Greater Auckland region. You'll manage the office-based Customer Service team and have the support of an Assistant Manager - Operations who oversees our Truck Drivers and Yard team. Your role also extends to operational responsibility and management of our small team of Sanitation Drivers co-located at our General Hire branch in Whangarei.

To ensure successful revenue generation you will be commercially minded, a strong negotiator and have superb customer relationship management skills with the ability to develop strong local networks. You will also need a track record for successfully delivering operational objectives and a passion for encouraging your team to do the same.

What you will do:

  • Ensure our customers receive the highest level of service delivery; always thinking proactively about ways to increase our effectiveness
  • Proactively contribute to building a sales-led culture; leading by example and demonstrating a willingness to help out wherever required
  • Ensure the branch operates efficiently to best serve our customers' needs and our assets are effectively utilised; selling strategically and increasing profitability
  • Lead by example in all areas of health and safety; taking all opportunities to reinforce and improve the safety agenda

What you need to have:

  • Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence (other classes/endorsements an advantage)
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with people at all levels
  • Significant staff management experience including: leadership, business development, employee mentoring, and branch safety involvement

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including enhanced employer Kiwisaver contributions, 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.