Hire Controller

Wernick Group Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event hire company is seeking a full-time Hire Controller in Winchester, England. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy event hire depot while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing quotations and customer inquiries, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely administration processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in the hire or events industry. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Early finish Friday

Group pension scheme

Annual salary review

Training and progression opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hire Controller or similar in the hire/events industry is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class customer service.
• Prepare quotations, pro forma invoices, hire contracts and any other necessary correspondence.
• Handle and record customer enquiries and source new business.
• Follow up quotations and enquiries.
• Follow up deposit payments and ensure funds are received prior to delivery of equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Able to multi-task and prioritise busy workload

Numerate

IT literate in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Job description

Wernick Events

Wernick Event Hire Ltd is part of the Wernick Group, the largest independent supplier of portable and modular accommodation in Britain

About Us

We provide a complete service for outdoor events, exhibition, concerts, sporting fixtures and hospitality. Working to the principles of quality, integrity and professionalism, we maintain a first class reputation by always striving to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Role Overview: Hire Controller

We are seeking a full time Hire Controller who will support the team in all aspects of the day to day running of a busy event hire depot. They will always demonstrate excellent customer service and ensure administration processes are both accurate and timely.

We would be happy to hear from individuals who have Hire Controller experience or people with a solid administrative and customer service background to start as an Assistant Hire Controller.

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Important Information

• Location: Wernick Events - Winchester, Stockbridge Road, Sparsholt, Winchester, England, Hampshire, SO21 2NA
• Date Posted: 9th January 2026
• Closing Date: 6th February 2026
• Industry: land / Property and Construction
• Job Type: Full time
• Salary: Based on Experience

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first class customer service
• Prepare quotations, pro forma invoices, hire contracts and any other necessary correspondence
• Handle and record customer enquiries and source new business
• Follow up quotations and enquiries
• Follow up deposit payments and ensure funds are received prior to delivery of equipment
• Maintain accurate and up to date records

Skills And Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and prioritise busy workload
• Numerate
• IT literate in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Experience as a Hire Controller or similar in the hire/events industry is a distinct advantage

Key Attributes

• Committed to offering first class customer service
• An enthusiastic team player, who engages colleagues and willingly shares knowledge and information
• Motivated self-starter
• Thorough, methodical approach
• Displays integrity in all interactions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proactive
• Expert time manager
• Highly professional, positive attitude

Your Future with the Wernick Group

Described by employees as a great place to work, the business prides itself on its open door policy and family atmosphere. It credits employees as the key to its on going success and invests heavily in training, development and welfare.

At Wernick, you’re more than an employee; you’re a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality and lets be ‘Altogether Stronger’

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Group pension scheme
• Annual Salary review – takes place each January
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Customer service awards
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company.

Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

What you will need

Required criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multi task and prioritise a busy workload
• Numerate
• IT literate in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Desired criteria

• Experience as a Hire Controller or similar in the hire/events industry is a distinct advantage

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