Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a specialist Civil Engineering and Construction company who are actively looking for a skilled Hire Controller to join their Horsham branch.
Hire Controller Job Overview
* Own the external plant hire process from enquiry to off-hire, ensuring high quality service, maximum utilisation, and cost efficiency.
* Plan and coordinate logistics for hires and returns, considering cost effective options including bulk movements.
* Negotiate day to day and annual hire rates with suppliers, agree terms, and manage rebate arrangements.
* Build and maintain a wide-ranging knowledge of the supplier market to source equipment quickly and efficiently, ensuring prompt responses to project requirements.
* Liaise with project teams regarding delivery dates, collection dates, and on-site arrangements for hired equipment.
* Coordinate cross hire processes and manage internal re-hire arrangements, ensure accurate records or utilisation, revenue, and adherence to pre-agreed project rates where applicable.
* Work alongside the Internal Hire and Stores teams to facilitate hires, and liaise with Accounts to ensure accurate invoicing and resolve queries.
Hire Controller Job Requirements
1. Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, hire, plant or construction related operations.
2. Experience of hire/stores manag...