Organises and controls the operations of an establishment engaged in the hiring out of equipment to companies involved in areas such as building and engineering construction, government, mining and resources, manufacturing, maintenance, special events, and to individuals for personal use.

• Organises and controls the work of supervisors and staff and may direct the engagement and training of staff; interviews commercial travellers, visits showrooms and undertakes buying missions; analyses market information concerning current and future changes in supply and demand for goods; makes purchasing, advertising, sales and credit policy decisions, and devises sales promotion methods; oversees the day to day operations of the business often through delegation to subordinates.

• Frequently works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
• Works in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained offices and service areas.

• Largely sedentary work involving sitting at an office desk or meeting with staff and others. Employees also meetwith departmental supervisors/staff when making purchasing, advertising and promotional decisions in other general management tasks.
• Frequently stands and moves about the office, service and/or retail area.
• Stretching bending, twisting, climbing and lifting is typically not required.
• Repetitive movements are not typically necessary other than for use of hand-held office objects/equipment such as a keyboard, stapler, phone or mouse.
• Driving is not a significant component of this job.
• Employees frequently usewriting implements, telephones, calculators and computers.
• Bending, squatting or crouching should typically be unnecessary for this type of position.
• Mental skills necessary include communication/administration, organisational, purchasing knowledge, planning and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.