Apprentice Administration Assistant

Dawsongroup; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset hire company in the UK seeks a Rental Coordinator to manage the hire and movement of municipal equipment. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and compliance with documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and experience in logistics or similar fields. We support diverse backgrounds and value potential, offering generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance and wellbeing support

Funded training

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in rental coordination, logistics or similar industries.
• Confident in dealing with customers and internal teams.
• Ready to own paperwork, systems, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the hire and movement of environmental municipal equipment.
• Manage documentation and compliance, including insurance and purchase orders.
• Spot up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong admin skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

About this Role

You’ll be the person keeping everything moving, literally. In this customer-focused role, you’ll coordinate the hire and movement of our environmental municipal equipment, making sure everything is delivered on time, in great condition, and with the right paperwork in place.

• Work closely with sales, fleet and service teams to get the right kit out to the right place
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with internal drivers and third-party hauliers
• Manage documentation and compliance, including insurance and purchase orders
• Ensure customers have everything they need to keep things running smoothly
• Help grow our business by spotting up-sell and cross-sell opportunities

About You

You’re organised, calm under pressure, and know your way around a hire contract. You enjoy dealing with people, solving problems, and getting things done.

• Experience in rental coordination, logistics or similar industries
• Strong admin and communication skills
• Confident working with customers and internal teams
• Ready to take ownership of paperwork, systems and scheduling
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, operational environment

We welcome people from all backgrounds, and if you don’t tick every box below, please still consider applying.

About Us

Dawsongroup EMC is part of Dawsongroup, one of Europe’s leading asset hire businesses. We provide high-quality vehicles and equipment that support local authorities, utilities and construction industries.

• Family-owned business with over 40 years of success
• Over 32,000 assets across 11 countries
• Committed to safety, sustainability, and service excellence
• Good Business Charter accredited employer
• Inclusive and supportive team culture

About Your Future

We’ll back you with training, progression and the tools to succeed. We don’t expect perfection, we value potential.

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Funded training and clear internal pathways
• Cycle to work scheme and seasonal gifts
• Be part of a growing team with purpose

Even if you don’t match every skill listed, we encourage you to apply, great potential matters to us.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Our people are our greatest asset.