Hire Controller

Speedy Hire; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Staff discounts across suppliers

Green Commute Initiative

Job summary

Speedy Hire in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hire Controller based in Bury St Edmunds. You will coordinate the full hire process from order through to delivery and collection, liaising with the depot to meet customer needs and ensure service excellence.

In this desk-based role, you will work with stock teams, drivers and engineers to minimise delays while maintaining strong communication and a commitment to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.
• Adaptability to handle changing priorities.
• Commitment to learn and develop in the role.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Experience in the hire industry or similar sales/operational role is preferred.
• Ability to support ESG/Decade to Deliver initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the complete hire process from order to delivery and collection.
• Liaise with depot teams to ensure customer needs are met.
• Work with stock, drivers and engineers to minimise delays and maintain service levels.
• Operate desk-based tasks and maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Industry experience

ESG awareness

Job description

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Job Title - Hire Controller

Location - Bury St Edmunds

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

Salary £29,572 Per Annum

Based in the depot, the Hire Controller is a vital part of operations on the front line of sales and customer service. Relationship building is the key to success, as the Hire Controller coordinates the entire hire process from taking the order through to delivery and collection, liaising with every part of the depot to ensure the needs of the customer are met and that they’re satisfied with our service.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be desk-based, working directly with the other departments, liaising regularly with stock teams, drivers and engineers to ensure minimal delay in fulfilling the needs of the customer with readily available equipment and close contact.

For us to help you on your journey to success, here’s what you’ll need:

• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written
• Adaptability
• Commitment to learn and develop
• Driving license
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or similar sales or operational role
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.