Hire Controller

Company - Leading construction services company

Job Title - Hire Controller

Location - Wetherby

Salary - £22,000 - £26,000 per annum + £1,500 bonus

We have and exciting opportunity for a Hire Controller to work for a national company that supply equipment and services into the construction industry. The client is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and flexible all-rounder to work on a busy hire desk. The main parts of the role include:

• First point of contact for customers, visitors and drivers.
• Assist in achieving/exceeding hire and sales targets
• Maximise hire & sales revenue opportunities with existing and new customers
• Processing customer orders and advising of any shortfalls
• Preparing quotations and estimates as required
• To demonstrate and maintain an understanding of the product range in order to sell the key benefits to customers
• To proactively work jointly with all departments and colleagues across the range of functions to ensure we deliver the highest level of customer service on a consistent basis
• Work safely and adhere to the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures
• As directed by the Managers, place locally approved purchase orders, ensuring that delivery is progressed and equipment booked onto the Branch stock system
• Undertake other administrative duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a Hire Controller is essential
• Excellent telephone manner
• You must be reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
• You must be well organised.
• The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and proactive.
• Team player