Job Description

Job Role: Hire Controller
Rota : Monday – Friday – DAYS
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

My client, a large Tool / Plant / Powered Access hire company operating Nationwide, are looking for a Hire Desk Controller to join their team.

The role of Hire Controller in brief:

Taking hire enquiries via telephone, email and our online ordering system.
Checking availability of machines and ensuring that machine statuses are always up to date on our systems.
Coordinating with the engineering and transport teams to ensure that the correct machines are ready and delivered to customer sites.
Communicating effectively with other colleagues, and providing a helpful and friendly point of contact for depot enquiries.

The ideal candidate for Hire Controller :

Previous experience in a Plant, Powered access, Tool or Material Handling industries.
Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, and computer skills in general.
Good communication skills.

Next steps:

If this sounds of interest in this Hire Controller role or you are looking for advise on your next career move, please contact Mia at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323 or apply with an up to date CV.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: INDJR

Job Description

We’re looking for a Hire Controller to join a market leading supplier at their site in Bedford.

In this role you’ll be working in a busy and supportive team, ensuring smooth operations and top-tier service delivery.

What’s on offer?

• £25,000 – £28,000 per year (DOE)
• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Generous holiday entitlement, including Christmas shutdown
• Private healthcare
• Career progression and management development opportunities
• Social staff events

What will you be doing as a Hire Controller?

• Handling telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries and orders from customers
• Ensuring the accuracy of all paperwork, including hire and sales contracts, purchase orders, and stock transfers
• Coordinating with the warehouse team to ensure the availability of equipment required for hire
• Organising drivers to ensure timely and efficient delivery and collection of equipment
• Adhering to company Health & Safety policies to ensure safe working practices
• Maximising consumable sales opportunities at every interaction
• Meeting deadlines for the accurate reporting of information

What do you need?

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with InspHire software (or similar)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A full driving licence due to the location of the role

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to a company that rewards dedication and offers genuine opportunities for career progression. Apply today or speak with John at KPJ Group for more information on 01457 861511.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bedford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: A9WE3VH3