Plant Hire Controller – Solihull (Growth & Progression)

Outline Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

6 month pay reviews

Long service awards

Health & Wellbeing app

Job summary

Outline Recruitment is recruiting for a Hire Controller in Solihull to join our client’s team. The role is full-time and permanent, based in the office five days a week. Salary ranges from £27k to £30k with benefits and pension, discretionary bonus, and regular pay reviews.

The Hire Controller will manage plant hires, coordinate with sites, and ensure cost-effective, timely equipment supply while maintaining high service standards. Commute to Solihull is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hire controller or similar construction equipment coordinator (min 1 year).
• Experience hiring plant and movement of plant/haulage.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supply site requirements as necessary and in line with times and dates requested.
• Check availability of owned plant prior to hires where applicable.
• Use best cost option to fulfill orders.
• Take ownership of issues and ensure close out.
• Provide feedback to site on timings and equipment.
• Replace hired plant with own fleet where feasible.
• Agree damage and loss charges with Plant Manager.
• Be aware of new products and services.
• Manage suppliers to ensure adherence to company requirements.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Communication skills

Plant hire coordination

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Outline Recruitment is recruiting for a Hire Controller in Solihull to join our client’s team. The role is full-time and permanent, based in the office five days a week. Salary ranges from £27k to £30k with benefits and pension, discretionary bonus, and regular pay reviews.

The Hire Controller will manage plant hires, coordinate with sites, and ensure cost-effective, timely equipment supply while maintaining high service standards. Commute to Solihull is required.