A career in hire? Can do!

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN HIRE, IT’S THE ‘CAN DO’ ATTITUDE THAT COUNTS!

If there’s a common challenge across many industries in Australia, it’s how to attract and retain the best people for the job. Competition for talent is tough and the Hire industry might not be at top of the list for people considering their first — or next — career move.

Take Tom Wood from Camden Hire. He started working in Camden Hire’s wash bay at age 14, moved into party hire on the weekends and spent time in the access department. Yet he never believed the hire industry could provide a rewarding career.

“I didn't recognise, for a myriad of reasons, that the hire industry was an option,” said Tom. “The opportunities are amazing. If I’d taken my ‘blinders’ off a little earlier, maybe I could have worked more, taken on more responsibility and learned a lot more.”

It’s that perception that Careers in Hire is looking to change.

Careers in Hire is an initiative of the HRIA designed to encourage more people to consider a career in our industry by spotlighting some of the great opportunities available across a range of trades and vocations.

It’s about attracting people from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences to the industry. From school leavers and tradies to those interested in sales, management and IT, or skilled in management, delivery service and event co-ordination, whatever the background, the industry has a position to suit.

There are also great opportunities for people to grow, develop and build rewarding careers that might start in the wash bay but progress to General Manager or Chief Executive.

That’s what excites Tom about the industry.

“I’m so much more aware of the opportunities now and am passionate about this industry,” he says.

“What’s also different about hire and rental is that the priority is always people.”

So, tell your family, friends and colleagues — Hire is the career choice that has it all.