Sales Representative - Lifting Equipment
Gap Group Hire Solutions
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Glasgow, G41 1RR
Full time
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- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by parents
- Proper breaks
About Gap Group Hire Solutions
Gap Group are an equipment hire company. Products include plant equipment, tools, barriers, and portable loos.
Job description from Gap Group Hire Solutions
Division
Lifting - Sales
Title
Sales Representative - Lifting Equipment
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
Unit 3 & 4, 43 Maclellan Street, GLASGOW, G411RR
Location
United Kingdom, UK, Lifting North Sales
Requester
Vacancy contact last name
Woods
Vacancy contact first name
Paddy
Vacancy contact email
paddy.woods@gap-group.co.uk
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?
GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load.
Reporting directly to the Head of Lifting, Sales Rep will be responsible for maximising Lifting hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customer and winning new business. This will include delivering sales presentations to our major account customers at a senior management level and attending depot/customer trade days to promote our product offering.
The Sales Rep will also work with various stakeholders across the GAP Group network including Regional Sales Managers and their sales teams, to ensure pro-active promotion of hire opportunities for Lifting equipment within their existing customer base.
**Please note this position will be covering Scotland and the ideal candidate would be located between Glasgow & Edinburgh. You will ideally come from a Lifting or Hoists background but we are open to seeing candidates from the wider hire industry.
About You
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:
• Significant experience working in a sales role within the hire industry is essential
• Knowledge of Lifting, Powered Access or Hoists would be highly desirable.
• A proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by maximising opportunities from existing customers and winning new business
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• An effective negotiator and problem solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems
• Driving Licence (Essential)
About Us
From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)
So what next?
If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!
To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.
GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Gap Group Hire Solutions pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
73% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Gap Group Hire Solutions pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
68% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Gap Group Hire Solutions get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
81% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Okay
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Gap Group Hire Solutions pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
63% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Gap Group Hire Solutions spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn’t usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Gap Group Hire Solutions workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
71% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Gap Group Hire Solutions workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Gap Group Hire Solutions?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
89% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gap Group Hire Solutions managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Gap Group Hire Solutions?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Gap Group Hire Solutions good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Gap Group Hire Solutions feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
39% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Gap Group Hire Solutions get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
68% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Gap Group Hire Solutions?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Gap Group Hire Solutions enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
85% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Gap Group Hire Solutions recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Gap Group Hire Solutions?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Gap Group Hire Solutions?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Gap Group Hire Solutions head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Gap Group Hire Solutions is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Gap Group Hire Solutions employees say about their job
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Best thing
Such an interesting fun job all the people you work with are absolutely amazing really nice people pretty much never had a bad day or met a bad person learn a wide range of very good useful skills that can take you far in life and you are wanted by a lot of other companies because of the good reputation GAP have and the unique and quite rare skill set you can develop also get to see all of the construction in your area and how things are made and get to drive really nice vehicles
Worst thing
Pay is low hard to stay afloat in modern times with such a low wage this is just the hire industry tho but this is why a lot of hire companies struggle to keep there highly skilled staff as they can earn much more doing the same job for other people who are not in the hire industry.
Report this reviewFLT driver at Gap Group Hire Solutions, April 2024
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Best thing
Drive around the countryside
Worst thing
Customers cancelling last minute
Report this reviewHGV class 2 driver at Gap Group Hire Solutions, March 2024
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