Customer Service Administrator

Driver Hire Borders; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and infrastructure sectors is seeking a Hire & Sales Coordinator in London. The role involves managing customer relationships, processing hires, and striving to maximize sales opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a focus on internal growth.

Benefits

Profit share

Up to 25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume hire desk role essential.
• Strong customer service skills focused on sales.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage hire desk administration and customer queries.
• Process 40-50 hires daily, ensuring stock levels are sufficient.
• Resolve customer complaints and supplier issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group Website

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

As the first point of contact at our depots, Hire & Sales Coordinators (HSC) play a pivotal role in driving our business' success, by building strong customer relationships, understanding their hire needs and ensuring we can meet them. This is a challenging, fast paced and rewarding role that provides a fantastic platform to grow and progress within GAP Group.

A typical day for the HSC will include:

• Processing all hire desk administration including customer and supplier queries
• Managing approx. 40-50 incoming and outgoing hires per day
• Ensuring sufficient stock levels to meet customer demand and maximise sales opportunities
• Load checking vehicles and working effectively with the depot team of drivers and fitters
• Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues efficiently

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of working within a high-volume hire desk role is essential
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on increasing sales
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook and Excel
• Strong team player with the ability to work to own initiative
• Although a plant & tool hire background would be great, as long as you have a proven passion for customer service and the drive to learn we can help with the rest.

About GAP Group

GAP Hire Solutions has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays, a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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