Hire Controller

Hire Controller, Full time, Office based near Wimborne We are currently working with a well established family business looking to bring on board a organised, methodical and personable Hire Controller to act as the first point of contact for new plant hire requests as well as manage repeat business. The Hire Controller will be in a busy fast paced role involving:- * Coordinate external plant & vehicle hire, negotiating with suppliers for best value & price, liaising with suppliers on availability & initiating purchase/hire orders. * Coordinate cross hire process as required, issuing hired plant/vehicle numbers where appropriate. * Maintain records of hires to external parties & liaise with accounts department for invoicing. Prepare hire contracts as required. * Liaise with site teams regarding delivery dates, collection dates & on-site arrangements. * Liaise with accounts team to resolve invoice queries and other issues. * Provide cover for other department members when they are not available due to site visit, holiday or sickness. * Check & adjust weekly hire reports & liaise with site teams & accounts team for weekly sign off. * Ensure all non-essential plant & equipment is off hired as soon as possible when the requirement is over. * Maintaining an accurate schedule of external suppliers, contacts and agreed rates. * Plan hire’s to ensure most cost effective logistics * Update company systems and reports for workshop parts/stock purchases * Assist the Hire Manager in: sourcing tender prices for estimating team, maintaining a log and reporting damage of hired equipment, preparing reports, completion of asset and stock count, equipment calibration and testing, and at times aiding in deliveries of small internal equipment as required. Background of Hire Controller: * Ideally Plant hire experience or Transport coordinator * A strong customer service ethic * Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise * Excellent written and verbal skills * Computer literate with strong administrative skills * Highly driven with the ability to use own initiative and to react quickly to an evolving environment Hours:- Monday - Friday 08.00 - 17.00 1hr lunch Free Parking