Plant Hire Desk Administrator - Fast-Paced Ops & Support

Select Plant Hire Company

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Hire Desk Administrator/Assistant to join our Powered Access team in St Neots. You will support day-to-day admin, raise contracts, process charges, and help maintain accurate fleet records.

The role requires attention to detail, strong IT skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Experience in administration, coordination or hire desk would be beneficial.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
  • Strong IT skills and ability to use multiple systems.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Proactive and organised approach to work.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day administration of the Powered Access hire desk.
  • Raise hire contracts and associated documentation.
  • Process damage charges and maintain records.
  • Log equipment breakdowns and update information in internal systems.
  • Set up new assets and maintain fleet records.
  • Assist with customer enquiries and prepare quotations when required.
  • Monitor shared inboxes and respond to queries promptly.
  • Provide administrative support across the wider team.
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy across tasks.
  • Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
  • Occasionally visit sites to support stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Administration
Coordination
Customer service
Attention to detail
Multi-tasking
Communication

Tools

MS Office
Multiple systems

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Hire Desk Administrator/Assistant to join our Powered Access team in St Neots. You will support day-to-day admin, raise contracts, process charges, and help maintain accurate fleet records.

The role requires attention to detail, strong IT skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. A full UK driving licence is advantageous.

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