Hire Controller

The Construction Index Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional construction company is seeking an Office-Based Plant Hire Coordinator in Shoreham-by-Sea. This role involves managing the external plant hire process, developing supplier relationships, and monitoring equipment usage. Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of the construction industry or be entry-level with a willingness to learn. A full UK driver's license and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction, plant, tools, or vehicles preferred.
• Entry-level candidates willing to learn will be considered.
• Full UK driver's licence required.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the external plant hire process from enquiry to off-hire.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and negotiate hire rates.
• Liaise with project teams about delivery dates and requirements.
• Monitor usage and identify opportunities to minimize costs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Salary: £26000 - £28000 per annum

Type: Full Time

Region: UK - South East

Town/City: Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex

Posted: 05/09/2025

Listed in: Plant & Fleet Management

Reference: BBBH3988_1757087538

Job Description

Are you seeking a new role working for a professional company in the construction space, this would be an office based role assisting our client in controlling and allocating their plant and machinery across their business.

Responsibilities

• Your role will revolve around the external plant hire process from enquiry to off-hire, ensuring high quality service, maximum utilisation, and cost efficiency.
• You will build your knowledge of the market, developing relationships with suppliers and negotiate hire rates, maintain accurate records and reports.
• You will liaise with project teams over requirements, delivery dates and on site arrangements.
• You will use in house IT systems to monitor usage, identify opportunities to off hire, and minimise costs and produce reports on spend and usage.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• The ideal candidate would already have some knowledge of either construction, plant, tools or vehicles or in procurement, purchasing and hiring of some sort.
• However the client will also consider someone at more of an entry level role willing to learn the role from scratch and build a long and successful career within the business.
• This role would suit someone who has good negotiation skills, is organised and a confident communicator.
• Full UK drivers licence.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

EEO statement: Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.