Stowmarket Permanent Summary Competitive salary, with flexible benefits We have a great opportunity for a Hire Controller to join our team out of our Basildon office. This role will sit within a wider team We are looking for someone that is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and has a strong attention to detail to keep on top of the busy workload. This role is office based five days per week within the wider Plant Hire team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Dealing with internal orders for plant. Could range from a ordering a drill up to arranging accommodation for two or three years, including welfare etc. Managing orders, invoicing and coordinating suppliers. Manage daily plant and equipment hire requirements for the operational teams Direct Traffic Management requirements Proactively dealing with equipment breakdowns Developing professional relationships with internal customers Maintain the Hire Desk diary Liaising with supply chain to generate quotes and confirm bookings Develop and maintain knowledge of the depot’s equipment for hire/sale including basic knowledge of accessory, safety and test & run requirements General administrative duties as required What we’re looking for : Demonstrable experience in providing administration or coordination support, proficient in Microsoft packages (word, excel etc). Full training will be given for any other systems. Good organisational skills Good literacy and communication skills Strong administrative experience with good attention to detail Experience and knowledge of construction plant hire (Desirable) Commitment to learn and develop Positive can-do attitude able to work as a team player Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. FREEDOM