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Gender Pay Gap Report
Last updated: 25 August 2026
Introduction
This narrative accompanied the One Stop Hire Gender Pay Gap report for 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025 with the snapshot data recorded on 5th April 2025.
Executive Summary
One Stop Hire specialises in tool & equipment hire, and also has a Lifting and Training Division. Headquarters are in Chorley, East Lancashire with 20 Depots across the UK.
OSH employed 259 colleagues on 5th April 2025 – 221 were male and 38 were female.
Gender pay gap is a measurement of the difference in pay between the average and median pay of men compared to the average and median pay of women.
Our report is overwhelmingly positive news, and we are delighted to share that in every category our female colleagues are paid on average equal to, or more than, our male colleagues both in terms of pay and bonus.
A significant factor that has an impact on this is due to contractual work hours – our female colleagues are mainly employed in Head office roles and work less hours than the majority of our male colleagues who work longer hours in our Depot network.
Gender Pay Gap Metrics
Percentage of employees per gender in each quartile
| Quartile | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper | 86 | 14 |
| Upper middle | 92 | 8 |
| Lower middle | 89 | 11 |
| Lower | 75 | 25 |
Average Gender Pay Gap – Hourly Rate
| Average pay Male (per hour) | 15.0 |
|---|---|
| Average pay Female (per hour) | 16.0 |
The average rate of pay per hour is -6.7%. This means that for every £1 a male colleague earns, a female colleague earns £1.07.
Median Gender Pay Gap – Hourly Rate
The median gender pay gap (hourly) is equal for men and women.
Percentage of colleagues who received a bonus
74.3% of male colleagues and 86.5% of female colleagues received a bonus payment.
Our bonus scheme is paid after a probationary period of 6 months is passed. All eligible staff are paid bonus once they meet the criteria.
Average Gender Pay Gap for Bonus
The average gender pay gap for bonus is -37% – meaning for every £1 a male colleague earns as a bonus, a female colleague earns £1.37.
Median Gender Pay Gap for Bonus
The median gender pay gap for bonus is -68%.
Conclusion
One Stop Hire remains committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels at One Stop Hire, including pay equity.
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