1257 — Hire services managers and proprietors

What this occupation covers

Managers and proprietors in hire services plan, organise and direct the activities of businesses which hire goods and services, such as tools, heavy machinery and vehicles.

Typical duties

plans the optimum utilisation of staff and operating equipment, and co-ordinates maintenance activities to ensure least possible disruption to services.

ensures that necessary spare parts, materials and equipment are available or obtainable at short notice

liaises with clients, generates new business and negotiates contracts with suppliers and clients

determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements

ensures compliance with safety and other statutory regulations

provides information about machinery, tools and other goods for hire to staff and customers

ensures the business accounts are maintained

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no pre-set qualification requirements however, relevant experience is usually essential and qualifications in engineering or other relevant services may be an advantage.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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