Hire Desk Controller

We're recruiting for an enthusiastic and organised Hire Desk Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well respected brand, playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and delivering outstanding customer service.

Overview of role:

As a Hire Desk Controller, you'll be the first point of contact for customers, supporting them with hire enquiries, quotations, and technical information.

Your mission is to deliver a seamless customer journey, ensuring every hire request is handled efficiently and professionally, from initial enquiry through to delivery or collection.

You'll also play a key role in collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure operational excellence while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Main responsibilities for the Hire Desk Controller

• Acting as a brand custodian, representing the company with passion and pride


• Handling enquiries via phone, email, providing pricing, specifications, technical details


• Converting hire enquiries into successful hires by delivering best-in-class service


• Coordinating transport needs, scheduling deliveries, collections, demonstrations


• Working with the client to drive revenue and ensure smooth operations


• Resolving delivery issues or collections promptly, escalating when necessary


• Maintaining accurate records, raising contracts for hires and off-hires


• Taking ownership of the customer journey, ensuring high standards of service are met

Skills, experience and Attributes required

• Strong organisational and problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities


• A proactive, passionate and half glass full approach


• Customer-focused approach with a passion for building relationships


• Confidence in handling multiple tasks and working under pressure to meet deadlines


• IT literate, with the ability to quickly learn new systems


• Experience in hire, sales, or customer service is advantageous but not essential

What's in it for You?

Join a company that values its people and offers fantastic benefits, including:

• A salary of £33,000 - £36,000 salary with profit share and annual bonus


• 8:30 - 5pm Monday to Friday


• Site based 5 days per week


• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays


• Pension, life assurance, and staff discounts


• Career development opportunities

If you are ready to play a key role in driving growth and delivering excellence, you're proactive, customer focused, and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.