Senior Plant Hire Desk Controller

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Acton-based Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Hire Controller to join a busy plant and tool hire operation. You will manage hire enquiries, bookings and off-hires, process contracts and documentation, and coordinate deliveries with workshop and transport teams.

This role demands a proactive communicator with 2+ years in plant/tool hire, a full UK driving licence and the ability to support loading/unloading when required. Salary starts at £46,000+ per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in plant hire, tool hire or equipment rental.
• Previous hire desk/hire controller experience.
• Good knowledge of the hire process, transport and fleet scheduling.
• Full UK Category B manual driving licence.
• Physically fit and comfortable assisting with loading/unloading.
• Polish or Ukrainian language skills advantageous (optional).

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

Customer service

Organisation

Communication

Loading/unloading

Tools

Syrinx

Job description

Acton-based Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Hire Controller to join a busy plant and tool hire operation. You will manage hire enquiries, bookings and off-hires, process contracts and documentation, and coordinate deliveries with workshop and transport teams.

This role demands a proactive communicator with 2+ years in plant/tool hire, a full UK driving licence and the ability to support loading/unloading when required. Salary starts at £46,000+ per year.