Hire Controller - Fast-Paced Plant & Tool Hire Desk

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Acton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established plant/tool hire operation

Customer-facing role

Development opportunities

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Hire Controller for a busy plant and tool hire operation in Acton. The role involves handling hire enquiries, bookings and off-hires, processing contracts and orders, and coordinating deliveries and collections.

You will liaise with workshop and transport teams, monitor fleet availability, maximise hire opportunities and deliver excellent customer service, including assisting with loading/unloading of equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in plant/tool hire or equipment rental.
• Previous hire desk / hire controller experience.
• Syrinx experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hire processes, transport and fleet scheduling.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Full UK Category B driving licence essential.
• Physically fit and able to load/unload equipment.
• Polish or Ukrainian language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer hire enquiries, bookings and off-hires.
• Process contracts, orders and hire documentation.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and collections.
• Liaise with workshop and transport teams.
• Monitor fleet availability and equipment allocation.
• Maximise hire opportunities and ancillary sales.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist customers with loading/unloading equipment when required.

Skills

Hire desk experience

Plant/ tool hire knowledge

Customer service

Organisation & communication

Full UK driving licence

Polish/Ukrainian language beneficial

Tools

Syrinx

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Hire Controller for a busy plant and tool hire operation in Acton. The role involves handling hire enquiries, bookings and off-hires, processing contracts and orders, and coordinating deliveries and collections.

You will liaise with workshop and transport teams, monitor fleet availability, maximise hire opportunities and deliver excellent customer service, including assisting with loading/unloading of equipment.