Hire and Sales coordinator

GAP Group; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Hire & Sales Coordinator for our fast-paced Non-Mechanical division, handling hire requests, logistics and customer queries at our depot. You’ll be the first point of contact, delivering excellent service and keeping operations running smoothly.

The role suits a proactive, customer-focused individual with experience in high-volume environments, strong IT skills, and a passion for sales growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commercial edge and a drive to increase sales.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook and Excel.
• Team player who can also work independently and use their initiative.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing hires per day across a wide range of Non-Mechanical equipment
• Processing hire desk administration and handling customer and supplier queries with speed and accuracy
• Ensuring stock levels meet demand and identifying opportunities to maximise sales
• Coordinating with drivers and fitters to ensure timely deliveries and collections
• Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues with professionalism and efficiency

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales mindset

IT skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Are you ready to bring your energy, drive, and customer-first mindset to a fast-paced, high-impact role? We're looking for an enthusiastic Hire & Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic Non-Mechanical division which offers the latest, industry-leading Non-Mechanical Plant equipment including pedestrian / crowd control barriers, temporary security fencing, trench boxes, bogmats, magnetic rail barriers, road plates and more.
If you thrive on building relationships, love solving problems, and enjoy the buzz of a busy depot environment, this is your opportunity to shine.
As the first point of contact for our customers, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and driving our success. From managing hire requests to coordinating logistics and resolving queries, you will be the go-to expert who keeps everything running smoothly. It's a challenging, rewarding role that offers real career progression in a business that's growing fast.
If you're passionate about customer service, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious team this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About You

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing incoming and outgoing hires per day across a wide range of Non-Mechanical equipment
• Processing hire desk administration and handling customer and supplier queries with speed and accuracy
• Ensuring stock levels meet demand and identifying opportunities to maximise sales
• Coordinating with drivers and fitters to ensure timely deliveries and collections
• Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues with professionalism and efficiency

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of operational know-how, customer focus, and a proactive mindset, including:

• Ideally proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills with a commercial edge and a drive to increase sales
• Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook and Excel
• A team player who can also work independently and use their initiative
• Experience in the plant & tool hire industry is a bonus - but if you've got the passion and willingness to learn, we'll support you every step of the way

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

You will be joining an industry leader that is growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider - supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.