Engineering Planner

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the UK is seeking an Administrator for their hire desk operations. The role involves providing effective office administration and supporting key business processes. Ideal candidates will have exceptional admin and customer service skills, along with strong IT competencies. Join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment with robust employee benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in administration with strong customer service history.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Control customer repair administration and collate breakdown information.
• Raise purchase orders and assist with hire desk administration.

Skills

Admin skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

We are currently looking for an administrator to join our friendly Sunbelt team. Primarily working on the hire desk, you will be tasked with supporting the rental desk operation by providing an effective and efficient office administration service that complies with company policies.

You will be providing administrative support to the business by undertaking a wide range of activities involving the maintenance of key business systems and processes. In the varied role of Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Control of customer repair administration
• Collating breakdown information
• Raising purchase orders for the Workshop/Office
• Assisting with the Hire Desk administration

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

What you will need to bring to the role from day one as an Administrator:

• Prior experience demonstrating exceptional admin and customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues
• Flexibility and self-motivation, taking initiative and embracing new training opportunities
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Effective administration, planning, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT/Computer skills, including MS Office (Excel and Outlook) and experience of database entry
• Previous experience in the hire or construction industry would be advantageous but not essential

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, as well as in Europe. We provide solutions across various markets including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable, turning "what if" into "what is".

Our people are at the heart of our values and are our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We value diversity and inclusion, providing equality of opportunity and fostering a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are very important to us. We promote awareness and support through initiatives like our mental health campaign and first-aider program. You’ll also have access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling services, and financial wellbeing support.