Hire Desk Controller – Wembley

Do you enjoy building relationships with customers? Are you looking for a career with opportunities for training and advancement? Would you like to be a part of a company known for its fun, engaging and supportive culture?

We are looking for an experienced customer service desk professional from a tool, plant, access, or any other equipment hire background, who wants to develop their career and help us grow our business.

The Hireman is an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we have a successful 39-year track record and ambitious plans for growth. Our customers construct and maintain the buildings and infrastructure that we rely on for our homes, offices, schools, shops and hospitals, and we help them deliver their projects on time and on budget.

What will I be doing?

As part of a depot-based office team, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating the hiring process, ensuring timely delivery and return of equipment, maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service to our clients. Day to day you will work closely with our workshop, warehouse, sales and driving teams whilst carrying out the following activities:

• Answering the phone and responding to emails/messages
• Dealing with customers at the trade counter
• Helping, giving advice, solving problems, and building relationships
• Processing orders on our computer system and general administration
• Monitoring stock levels and organising equipment transfers from other depots
• Ordering equipment with suppliers and researching new items
• Organising deliveries and collections into driver schedules/runs

 

What do I need?

• A proven track record within the hire industry
• The enthusiasm to learn about our business and range of equipment
• The ability to multi-task, working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A good level of numeracy, literacy and IT skill
• A sense of humour

 

What are we offering?

• Salary starting from £29,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
• Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company workwear, including PPE
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
• Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
• Staff voucher schemes, such as cycle to work and eye tests
• Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
• A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)

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