Hire services managers and proprietors Pay Data UK — 2025

Hire services managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £40,707 per year, equivalent to £15.92 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 24.6% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £29,390 to £64,373 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Hire services managers and proprietors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Hire services managers and proprietors

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 Tasks and 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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.