Hire Controller

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Discount across Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Employee Health Plan

Job summary

Speedy Group is seeking a Hire Controller in Oxford. You will coordinate the entire hire process from order to delivery and collection, liaising with the depot to meet customer needs and ensure high service levels.

This desk-based role requires strong organisational and communication skills, plus driving licence and prior hire industry or related sales/ops experience. Flexible approach to team support and ESG initiatives is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written.
• Commitment to learn and develop.
• Driving licence.
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or similar sales or operational role.
• Ability to support ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the complete hire process from order to delivery and collection.
• Liaise with depot teams to meet customer needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Work desk-based and collaborate with stock, drivers and engineers to minimise delays.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Driving licence

Hire industry experience

Team collaboration

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 - Oxford, OX4 6JU

Salary - £29,572 per annum, pro rata

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
• 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:

• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 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.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

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 Grouprequire proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.