Employer: Oberoi Flowers & Decorators
ABN: 92 469 459 978
Position: Equipment Hire Manager
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation
Location: Clyde, VIC 3978, Australia
Mode: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 1 year in equipment hire or rental operations
Oberoi Flowers & Decorators is a trusted name in premium floral arrangements, event décor, and quality equipment hire. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services for weddings, corporate functions, and private events. Our dedication to customer satisfaction and operational excellence sets us apart in the industry.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Equipment Hire Manager to oversee our equipment rental operations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage staff, maintain inventory, ensure safety compliance, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, organise, direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the equipment hire division to ensure equipment availability and efficient service delivery.
* Develop and implement operational procedures, inventory control systems, and asset management practices to maximise utilisation and profitability of hire equipment.
* Monitor equipment demand, analyse booking trends, and forecast future equipment requirements to support business growth and client needs.
* Coordinate the procurement, acquisition, replacement and disposal of hire equipment in accordance with operational requirements and budget considerations.
* Negotiate with suppliers, contractors and service providers regarding equipment purchases, servicing arrangements, repairs, transportation services and supply agreements.
* Establish and review hire pricing structures, rental terms, service agreements and equipment usage policies to ensure competitiveness and commercial viability.
* Maintain comprehensive asset registers and monitor equipment performance, utilisation rates, maintenance schedules and replacement cycles.
* Coordinate the scheduling, dispatch, collection, transportation and allocation of hire equipment for events and client bookings.
* Ensure all hire equipment complies with relevant safety requirements, industry standards, insurance obligations and regulatory requirements.
* Arrange and oversee equipment inspections, testing, servicing and maintenance programs to ensure equipment remains safe, functional and fit for hire.
* Liaise with event coordinators, clients, suppliers and external contractors to ensure equipment requirements are met within specified timeframes and project schedules.
* Monitor operational costs associated with equipment acquisition, maintenance, storage, transportation and servicing and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
* Prepare management reports relating to equipment utilisation, inventory performance, maintenance expenditure, revenue generation and operational outcomes.
* Assess business opportunities for expansion of the hire inventory and recommend investment strategies based on market demand and commercial performance.
* Resolve operational issues relating to equipment availability, logistics, servicing requirements and client expectations to ensure continuity of service.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A Diploma or higher qualification in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Event Management, or a related field; or
* At least 1 year of relevant full-time work experience in equipment hire operations, inventory management, event equipment rentals, logistics coordination, or a closely related field in lieu of formal qualifications.
* Demonstrated experience in equipment asset management, inventory control and operational planning.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage pricing, supplier negotiations and operational budgets.
* Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and equipment maintenance practices.
* Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and client requirements simultaneously.
* Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
* We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.