About Us Carlisle Events Hire Pty Ltd is a well-established event hire business based in Forrestdale, Western Australia . We provide a wide range of event and hire solutions across Perth, including marquees and shade domes, party hire equipment, wedding hire items, stage and flooring products , and related event infrastructure. We are committed to delivering reliable service, quality hire equipment, and efficient operational support to meet the needs of our clients and their events. Due to business needs, we are seeking a motivated, experienced Equipment Hire Manager to join our team full-time. About the Role The Equipment Hire Manager will be responsible for organising, controlling and coordinating the day-to-day operations of our equipment hire business. The role requires a strong understanding of hire operations, staff supervision, logistics coordination, customer service, inventory control, and business operations within an equipment hire or event hire environment. The equipment Hire Manager will be involved in managing the operational and commercial aspects of a business that hires out equipment for events and functions. Key Responsibilities Organising and controlling the daily operations of the equipment hire business Managing the hire, allocation and scheduling of event equipment, including marquees, shade domes, staging, flooring, furniture and related hire items Coordinating quotations, bookings, delivery schedules, installation requirements and collection arrangements Supervising staff involved in warehouse operations, transport, setup, pack-down and customer service Assisting with staff recruitment, training, rostering and performance supervision Monitoring stock levels, equipment availability and utilisation to ensure operational efficiency Overseeing the presentation, maintenance and readiness of hire equipment for customer use Liaising with customers, suppliers and contractors regarding hire requirements, event schedules and service expectations Contributing to pricing decisions, purchasing activities, stock planning and operational improvements Maintaining systems and procedures for bookings, job tracking, equipment movement, maintenance reporting and service quality Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, including safe handling, transport and installation of equipment Reviewing customer demand, operational performance and market requirements to support business growth and service delivery Skills and Experience Required To be considered for this position, applicants must have: At least 3 years of relevant full-time work experience in equipment hire, event hire, rental operations, logistics, or a related operational management role Demonstrated experience coordinating staff, hire bookings, deliveries, installations and customer service operations Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment and manage competing priorities Experience in event hire, party hire, marquee hire, staging, flooring or similar hire services will be highly regarded Relevant qualifications in business, management, logistics, events or a related field will be considered favourably What We Offer Full-time ongoing position Opportunity to work in a growing and established event hire business Supportive team environment Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience
