Job Description
Hire Controller – Equipment Rental
Derbyshire
Competitive Salary + Profit Share + Strong Benefits
This is a frontline hire desk role in a fast-moving, well-established rental business supplying the construction and industrial sectors. You’ll be at the centre of operations—driving utilisation, controlling the flow of equipment, and delivering the service customers come back for.
If you like pace, responsibility, and being genuinely valued, this is one to take seriously.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Owning hire enquiries from first call to off-hire
* Producing fast, accurate quotes and hire agreements
* Coordinating deliveries and collections with transport and ops
* Working closely with the workshop to ensure fleet readiness and compliance
* Managing off-hires, extensions, and contract changes without delays
* Building long-term customer relationships, not just taking orders
* Driving utilisation and spotting every commercial opportunity
* Resolving issues quickly and professionally
* Keeping the system clean, compliant, and up to date
What You’ll Need
* Proven experience on a hire desk (plant, tool, or equipment)
* Sharp communication and strong organisation under pressure
* Commercial mindset with real attention to detail
* A team-first attitude with the confidence to take ownership
What You Get
* Competitive salary
* Profit share scheme
* A stable, growing business with real career progression
* Supportive, experienced team and a strong company culture