Job Title
Plant Hire Controller
Salary
Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.
Location
The Old Stables, Watery Lane, Tipton, DY4 8NA
Our Company
Doocey Plant Hire is a core division of the Doocey Group, delivering high-quality plant and equipment solutions to support critical infrastructure, utility, and civil engineering projects nationwide. With a modern, well-maintained fleet and a commitment to operational excellence, we provide reliable, responsive, and compliant hire services to a wide client base which includes the wider Doocey Group. As a family-run business with over 40 years of industry experience, we are built on strong the Black Country values of professionalism, integrity, and a dedication to high standards. We operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and are seeking individuals who share our commitment to quality, safety, and service.
The Role
Our Plant Hire Controller is responsible for managing the daily operations of equipment and maintaining efficient workflows within a plant hire company. This role involves coordinating equipment availability, arranging deliveries and collections, and liaising closely with customers to fulfil their rental needs. The Plant Hire controller ensures that all machinery is maintained, inspected and fit for hire while also tracking its location, usage and service status.
Responsibilities
Daily
* Ensure yard walk is submitted and distributed to wider Plant team by 8.30am, daily.
* Ensure yard activity report is created, completed, and distributed to Directors and Plant team by 9am, daily.
* Ensure Motor Insurance Database in maintained and up to date.
* Manage fleet requirements such as; breakdowns, repairs, servicing etc. at various Doocey depots nationwide, ensuring requests are taken accurately, and booked in for completion as requested.
Weekly
* Every Monday and Tuesday, ensure all returns are documented, ensuring teams are chased for any missing information, relations to HGV’s, Vehicles, F91’s, WNT and any other Plant returns.
* Ensure that every Wednesday (AM) plant returns report is completed and accurate, sending to SHEQ for collation for preparation of the Weekly Management Meeting.
* Ensure that every Thursday, all grease forms are returned and reviewed for accuracy, chasing any that are missing.
* Ensure by 5pm every Friday, the Cross Hire report is completed and distributed to wider Plant team.
Adhoc
* Ensure fleet items are serviced as and when required, and within Plant SLA’s, also ensuring thorough and accurate records are maintained.
* Attend mandatory training courses as defined within the company training matrix.
* Keep up to date with legislation and record ‘Continued Professional Development’ (CPD).
The Person
* Self-driven, results-oriented, with a ‘can do’ attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
* Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including employees, management, regulatory agencies, and the community.
* Problem-Solving Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication Skills
* Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business.
* Administration experience.
* Ability to be proactive, always.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Time management skills.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
* Organisation skills.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience within same role, or similar, within the civil engineering & construction sectors.
Qualifications & Training
* A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* GCSE’s Grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Additional Information
Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.
By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.