Plant Hire Operations Lead

Flannery Plant Hire; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Eco-friendly working environment

Modern equipment

Team oriented culture

Recognition programs

Job summary

Flannery Plant Hire is a leading provider of plant hire and specialist attachments to the construction industry across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking a highly organised Hire Controller to join our team and coordinate equipment delivery, planning and reporting.

You will liaise with clients, manage hire quotations, monitor equipment availability, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide regular updates to management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within the plant hire industry.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client liaison.
• Knowledge of plant and equipment types and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for client plant hire needs and coordinate delivery and collection.
• Schedule and plan equipment movements and ensure correct equipment is supplied to sites.
• Provide accurate, timely quotations and liaise with clients on requirements.
• Work with Operations to manage availability and allocation of plant and equipment.
• Ensure documentation such as delivery notes, safety certificates, and orders are accurate.
• Resolve issues or complaints during the hire period and keep clients informed.
• Provide regular reports on utilisation, availability and maintenance needs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Plant hire software

Job description

Flannery Plant Hire is a leading provider of plant hire and specialist attachments to the construction industry across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking a highly organised Hire Controller to join our team and coordinate equipment delivery, planning and reporting.

You will liaise with clients, manage hire quotations, monitor equipment availability, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide regular updates to management.