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WITH KENNARDS HIRE YOU CAN

Take the next step in your career

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches.

Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers, our communities and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do – make our customers’ jobs easy.

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Our Values

We believe it doesn’t matter what role you hold – from Maintenance Controller to CEO, Customer Service Representative to Branch Manager – it’s the values that you live by. We trust in each other, look out for our mates and live by our core values.

One Family

Everyone going home safe each day is our number one priority. We care for our mates and treat each other like family. We work together to get things done and look after one another.

Fair Dinkum

If we say we’ll do something, we’ll do it. Always true to our word, we lead by example and we don’t over-complicate things.

Taking Hire Higher

We always look for ways to improve what we offer, and are proud of our position as an industry leader. We constantly aim to show customers the benefit of hire, and why it should be the first choice for their work.

Every Customer A Raving Fan

We like our customers and want them to leave safe and happy. Every customer is important, and if they’ve got a problem that needs solving, we just want to help.

Why Join Kennards Hire

You can always tell someone who works for Kennards Hire. They’re well-rounded, fair dinkum and damn good at what they do

At Kennards Hire, you can do anything you set your mind to, regardless of background, experience or skillset. With Kennards Hire you can:

Take your career from Service Person Driver to Branch Manager.
Move between roles, states or countries!
Aspire to do great things. Think you’d make a great CFO? Maybe you can do that too.

Because whether you’re starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You can.

Once you walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our team, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to grow your expertise.

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Our Commitment to You

Safety is our priority. We always put the care and wellbeing of our people first.
We’re family. No matter who you are or what you do, you’re part of our ever growing team.
We work together. It can be hard work, but you’ll get back what you put in. We’ll reward and celebrate your efforts and have some fun while we do it.
We’ll give you opportunities to grow. Whether it’s building new skills for work and life or making the most of the skills you already have, we’ll help you access the right opportunities to succeed and be the best you can be.
Your opinions matter. New thinking and ideas are always welcome so if you’ve got something to share, we’ll listen.

Your Commitment to Us

Live our values. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to believe in and live them too.
Work hard. You’re not afraid of hard work or getting your hands dirty and will always pitch in to help out, regardless of your role.
Speak up. We value diverse ideas, expertise and experience so speak up and let us know what’s on your mind.
Make it happen. Show up, take the initiative and lead by example. That’s how we’ll find new ways to solve customer problems and create the best customer experiences.
Be a team player. Team – and family – means everything to us so look out for your mates, prioritise safety and wellbeing and always do the right thing by your team, our customers and communities.

Benefits

When you join Kennards Hire, you not only join a company with a reputation and a culture we’re proud of, you also receive:

Access to Equipment Hire

Enjoy discounted access to our wide range of equipment for personal projects like building a dog house, lawn care, or kitchen renovations. Understanding our equipment better helps you to 'make our customers' job easy.'

Profit Share Program

Permanent team members can join the profit share program, with branch-based shares paid biannually and non-branch shares annually, based on financial performance and KPIs.

Salary Continuance Insurance

After five years with us, you receive free salary continuance insurance for up to two years, supporting you in case of personal injury or illness.

Holiday Accommodation

After 10 years of service, you can enjoy a holiday at one of our Gold Coast apartments or a beautiful apartment in Glenelg, SA, for your family or friends.

Leave Conversion

Permanent employees can convert up to five days of personal leave into annual leave each year, giving you extra time to enjoy a dream holiday or spend with family and friends.

Paid Parental Leave

As a family business, we understand families and offer paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers to support you during this special time.

Extra 1% Superannuation

After five years of service, you receive an additional 1% superannuation on top of the Australian Government's mandated contribution to help with retirement planning. We're also working on a similar contribution for our New Zealand team.

Study Assistance

We believe in supporting our people’s careers and will consider applications for study assistance where there is a mutual benefit for both you and Kennards Hire.

Kennards Hire Employee Participation Program (KHEPP)

We reward long-term commitment and exceptional effort with KHEPP, an invitation-only incentive program giving team members a stake in Kennards Hire.

What Our People Have To Say

Trust In Each Other

Being part of the Kennards Hire family means we’ll have your back – even through the hard days – and we’ll always make time to have some fun.

“It’s a family orientated work environment where everyone goes home in one piece. We're not just here to hire equipment and make the customers job easy, we're here for each other and to ensure we all go home safely.”

Paul Rhodes, Hire Controller Campbelltown

Lead In Many Ways

From starting in the wash bay, cleaning equipment returned from hire, to becoming CFO and leading a team of 42, Ji represents what growth at Kennards Hire looks like.

“From day one, Kennards Hire has trusted and supported me, creating a culture that genuinely feels like family. I’ve been given the opportunity to learn, lead and continue evolving, and I’m proud to grow alongside such an incredible team.”

Jihad Farah, Chief Financial Officer

Grow Your Expertise

At Kennards Hire, we’ll give you the tools and resources you need to learn something new every day and grow your expertise.

Just ask former flight attendant, Rachael Lambert, who’s now a Service Person Driver in our Richmond (VIC) branch.

“I was looking for job security in an industry where I could keep working during the COVID lockdowns,” says Rachael. “I started Googling and a job at Kennards Hire came up. It sounded interesting and although I didn't know what to expect, I thought I’d give it a go.”

Interview Tips and FAQs

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process at Kennards Hire is quick and easy! We want to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

Application
Once we have received your application online, it will be reviewed by one of our recruitment team members and if shortlisted, you will receive a call to discuss your application.

Interview
We will invite you to come in and meet face to face or via Microsoft Teams with the hiring manager. A second interview may also take place depending on the role you have applied for.

Background Check
Reference checks and a police check will be completed.

Offer
An electronic letter of offer will be sent to you to e-sign as well as the completion of online onboarding to get you all set up and ready to go.

Induction
We have a 1 week induction training program for all new branch starters to attend to go through our safety standards, policies & procedures and anything else that will make your start with Kennards Hire easy.

Can I apply for more than one job at once?

Yes, we have many opportunities available at various locations and we welcome you to apply to whichever position you feel is suited to you.

Which documents should I include with my application?

A CV that highlights your work history, education, licenses and qualifications.

Can I send an expression of interest?

Absolutely, if you can’t find a position that suits you right now, you can always email us an expression of interest. Click here to send us one now.

What about the security of my personal data?

In accordance with our privacy statement we treat all the information you give us about yourself in the strictest confidence, and use it only for the purpose of your job application. It is stored securely with access only available to authorised people.

How is my police check result used in the processing of my application?

Background checks are part of the recruitment and selection process. The results are held confidentially and are considered against the inherent requirements of the job.

What do I wear to the face-to-face interview?

Dress to impress! We recommend dressing smart casual.

How do I prepare for the interview?

Do some research about our company, our history and equipment. Our website and social channels will help you with this. Prepare to answer some behavioural based questions and talk about your skills and experience relevant to the role.