Senior Hire Controller

Path Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Hire Controller to manage plant and tool hire desk operations. The role involves overseeing customer enquiries, coordinating hires, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in hire management and strong administrative skills. Excellent salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £36,000 + Bonus

Monday to Friday, 7:30AM - 5:00PM

27 days holiday + bank holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hire Controller or similar role in the hire industry.
• Ability to handle customer enquiries effectively and efficiently.
• Proven ability to manage administrative tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hire and coordination of plant equipment.
• Deal with customer enquiries face to face, over the phone, and via emails.
• Cover for the manager to ensure all functions run smoothly.

Skills

Customer service skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Hire Controller - Birmingham - £32,000 - 36,000 + Excellent Benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hire Controller to join a well-established hire company in Birmingham. This role involves overseeing a busy plant and tool hire desk and ensuring smooth day-to-day hire processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £36,000 + Bonus
• Monday to Friday, 7:30AM - 5:00PM (No weekends)
• 27 days holiday + bank holiday + the option to buy 5 additional days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save money on bikes and cycling equipment
• Life Assurance - financial security for you and your loved ones

The Role

As a Senior Hire Controller, you will play a key role in managing the hire and coordination of plant equipment. Responsibilities include:

• As a Senior Hire Controller you will be dealing with customer site enquiries face to face, over the phone and via emails, arranging the on and off hire of machinery.
• Covering for the manager and senior team ensuring all tasks and functions run as normal
• Handling administrative tasks related to hires and contracts
• Supporting the team in a fast-paced hire desk environment
• Chase up all quotes or enquiries to maximise business and gain any x hire opportunities
• Communicating with internal teams and customers to ensure a seamless service

Company Overview

• A well-established business with a strong presence in the hire industry
• A growing company with exciting new contracts
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment
• Committed to employee development and progression

To be successful in this role

You may have worked as a: Hire Controller, Senior Hire Controller, Plant Hire Coordinator, Rental Manager, Hire Desk Controller, Hire Desk Manager, Hire & Sales Coordinator, Hire Coordinator, Hire & Sales Controller, Assistant Hire Manager, Tool Hire Manager or Tool Hire Supervisor. You may also have experience in plant hire, tool hire, construction hire, non mechanical plant, powered access, or related industries.

Apply today to be considered for this Senior Hire Controller position in Birmingham.