Hire Manager; Taking a client brief on an event and equipment requirements and advising solutions where needed. Providing quotes for equipment, crew and transport. Booking necessary equipment, technical crew, transport and re-hiring where needed. Managing the warehouse team and overseeing the branch daily duties including, but limited to instructing staff with training where necessary.Project Management; Initial client contact, Site visits to advise on kit preferences, alternative design ideas and generate quotation accordingly. Produce project paperwork, assign equipment, hire kit, crew and vehicles as required.

Office & Warehouse Management; Including but not exclusively; Liaising with senior personnel, managing site staff and technicians. In addition to customer account handling. Site and warehouse maintenance. Procurement, equipment maintenance, transport hire, vehicle maintenance and servicing. Accounts; Taking all completed hire paperwork, checking costing, raising invoices on both CRM hire system and Sage. Producing month end reports for management and reconciling petty cash.

Configure and support Microsoft Networks within each branch. Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Repair and/or replace as necessary. Source, test and develop new system infra-structure into the workplace. Train staff on new systems when installed.Office & Warehouse Management; Including but not exclusively; Liaising with senior personnel, managing site staff and technicians. In addition to customer account handling. Site and warehouse maintenance. Procurement, equipment maintenance, transport hire, vehicle maintenance and servicing.

IT Management; Configure and support Microsoft Networks within each branch. Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Repair and/or replace as necessary. Source, test and develop new system infra-structure into the workplace. Train staff on new systems when installed. Project Management; Initial client contact, Site visits to advise on kit preferences, alternative design ideas and generate quotation accordingly. Produce project paperwork, assign equipment, hire kit, crew and vehicles as required. Sales Installation; Diary/schedule installation dates with clients. Install and demonstrate equipment to the client's satisfaction, ensure smooth hand over of ownership. Event Technician; Liaise with clients during installation, ensure all internal and client equipment is working correctly. Manage other technicians and installation crew as required. Operate sound, vision and lighting equipment at events. Create and edit client presentations. De-rig and transport equipment back to site. Office & Warehouse Management; Including but not exclusively; Liaising with senior personnel, managing site staff and technicians. In addition to customer account handling. Site and warehouse maintenance. Procurement, equipment maintenance, transport hire, vehicle maintenance and servicing.

Maintaining Sales Accounts, producing invoices and controlling the Petty Cash for Manchester office on a daily basis. Managing an account base of businesses in the “Card, Giftware & Stationery” industry Sourcing and opening new accounts.Up keeping of existing accounts, arranging appointments to visit, taking orders on existing lines and sell new products.Monitoring all customers to ensure that they are well serviced, whilst maximizing sales & achieving targets. Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in growth of customer database.

Purchasing from both UK and overseas suppliers, to be utilized as stocked items and direct dispatch merchandise.Monitoring/Re-Ordering of all stock levels, with an annual turnover in excess £80m. Liaising with warehouse and distribution staff in connection with dispatch deadlines. Producing forecasts for suppliers to enable accurate delivery of stock, thus reducing pending orders and cancellations. Chairing meetings with suppliers to maintain accurate order books, and identify any anticipated service issues. Producing weekly/monthly reports for higher management on projected sales. Identifying alternative products and suppliers where applicable.Negotiating lower purchase costs with new and existing suppliers where possible. Additional voluntary IT training and support for staff.

Taking off from “Bills of Quantities” and tender drawings to establish requirements for tender. Obtaining competitive prices for materials and sub-contractors. Sourcing new suppliers for materials/sub-contractors from trade catalogues, journals, and other contacts. Discussing requirements with suppliers via telephone and meeting representatives to view new products.Organizing and collating all tender return documents to be copied into best and arranging return transport for said tenders.Purchasing all site materials and equipment. Recording and authorising of payment regarding all materials, Plant hire and subcontractors for site. Production of monthly site accounts.