Hire Controller
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Hire Controller
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Hire Controller for the Morley depot.
Job Introduction
We're looking for a confident and organised team player to join us as a Hire Controller at our Morley depot. This is a fast-paced, office-based role where you'll play a key part in delivering great service to our construction industry customers. You'll be responsible for processing hire requests, coordinating with our depots and transport team, and ensuring equipment is delivered on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding to incoming telephone calls and emails from customers, providing prompt and professional service.
- Processing on-hire and off-hire requests using our dedicated hire management system with a high level of accuracy.
- Preparing and issuing hire quotations based on customer requirements.
- Coordinating with operational depots and the transport team to arrange equipment deliveries, collections, and exchanges.
- Liaising with internal teams to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.
- Maintaining accurate records of customer activity, hire information, and system data.
- Assisting with checking product availability and supporting depot stock control processes.
- Helping to resolve any service issues or queries efficiently and escalating when required.
What We're Looking For
- A confident communicator with a professional telephone manner and strong customer service focus
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering information into systems
- Resilient and solution-focused, when working under pressure or responding to urgent requests
- Comfortable using MS Office (particularly Outlook and Excel) and learning new software systems
- Experience using G42 or other hire management systems is advantageous
- Understanding of the construction or hire industry is helpful but not essential
- A proactive team player with a flexible and positive attitude to work
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice pension
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
A Little Bit About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services. Operating under the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for 'total solutions' in the construction and civil engineering industry. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we pride ourselves on our divisions, including [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Bridge, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers. Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety. Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.