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Hire Controller

  • Location: Norwich
  • Salary: £28000 - £35000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Logistics, Construction
  • Contact: Helen Pitcher
  • Contact Email: h.pitcher@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03303 352510
  • Job Ref: SF62388
Are you a master of coordination, a natural facilitator? Superb at multitasking and plate juggling? Are you looking to utilise your skills within a fun, welcoming, hardworking team, a beautiful setting for a ever-growing business?

If you are an experienced Hire Controller / Operations Coordinator, then this role could be your ideal next move...
 
The role:
Working for an equipment leasing company as the go between of your suppliers and customers – ensuing the right machinery is hired out and is delivered/off-hired to where/from where it needs to be.
 
What you will be doing as a Hire Controller:
  • Working with an approved list of suppliers to source the right equipment on behalf of customers
  • Organising the logistics of the equipment getting from A to B, liaising with 3rd party suppliers
  • Tracking and logging the machinery - what, where and when
  • Building relationships with the portfolio of suppliers and customers
  • Managing multiple projects at once – across the UK
The company and the people:
As their Hire Controller, this is an opportunity to work within a lively, welcoming team genuinely enjoy working for this business. The business has seen year on growth since starting and this role is an additional ’seat’ needed in the team.

Having worked in the industry for many years, the Director is a wealth of knowledge. He is dynamic and forward thinking and creates an incredibly supportive and collaborative culture, actively encouraging people to grow with the business. The office space is stylish, bright and easily accessible with the atmosphere being welcoming, fun and energetic. It's also set in beautiful grounds of which you will have free access to a swimming pool and use of its tennis courts.
 
What we need from you:
  • Experience from within Plant Hire (or similar industry)
  • A proven background as a Hire Controller or Operations Controller or similar
  • Excellent communication – confident with the ability to build good working relationships
  • Have the ability to follow things through/chase for information
  • A proactive approach with the ability to coordinate
  • Highly organised, with effective planning and multi tasking skills
The package:
The role is permanent, full time 7.30am-5pm Mon-Fri.
  • Salary dep on experience In the region of £30k+ plus a monthly bonus (OTE an additional £2-3k pa)
  • Free on-site Parking
  • 24 days holiday (plus BH)
  • Free on-site facilities (as above)
  • 6 monthly reviews incl regular pay reviews.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join a business as they continue to make an impact on their industry, be part of the journey, part of the growth, part of the fun along the way! Please APPLY NOW or contact Helen Pitcher to discuss in more detail.