Hire Controller

Allcott Hire; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allcott Hire is seeking a talented, energetic and customer-focused team member for our Cameron Park branch. This is a full-time permanent entry-level position.

Key tasks include handling online and phone enquiries, coordinating with drivers and staff, and processing hires using Base Plan software. A current manual driver’s license and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• MS Office proficiency at a basic to intermediate level.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and colleagues.
• Current Open Manual Driver’s License is required.
• Physical fitness suitable for light manual handling tasks.
• Mental fitness to handle daily equipment hire tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Deal with online and telephone enquiries and orders to ensure accurate interpretation and delivery.
• Liaise with the team and branch staff to ensure equipment is available, maintained and ready for delivery.
• Process hires, off-hires, transfers and exchanges using Base Plan software.
• Handle manual paperwork as needed.
• Maintain daily diary of equipment movements and report discrepancies to supervisor.

Skills

Computer basics

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Mental fitness

Autonomy or teamwork

English language

Tools

Base Plan

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 31 Aug 2026

Description

Allcott Hire is one of Australia's leading equipment hire companies. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a talented, energetic and customer focused team player to work at our Cameron Park Branch

MAIN TASKS

• Deal with on-line and telephone enquirers and orders from customers to ensure all orders are interpreted and delivered to the specifications required.
• Liaise with the Allcott Hire team including otherhire controllers, branch managers, drivers and service people to ensure that equipment is available, maintained and ready to be delivered to our customers
• Process hires, off hires, transfers and exchangesusing Base Plan (hire industry software)
• Process manual paperwork when necessary
• Operate and maintain the daily diary recording ofall equipment movements including the reporting of errors and discrepancies to your supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Computer operation skills at a basic to intermediate level
• Microsoft Office software skills at basic-intermediate level
• Strong communication skills to liaise with customers, staff and management
• A current driver's license (Open Manual Driver’s License)
• A physical fitness level to carry out light manual handling duties
• Being mentally fit to deal with the daily activities of the equipment hire industry
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• A good command of the English language