Position: Hire Desk Controller Location: Hailsham, East Sussex (Hybrid working) Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing plant hire company in the South-East, is seeking an experienced Hire Desk Controller to join their operations team. They are offering Hybrid working arrangement and great progression opportunities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating plant hire operations, managing bookings, and ensuring the efficient allocation of equipment to clients. Hire Desk Controller Job Overview Managing and scheduling plant hire bookings to ensure equipment availability aligns with client requirements Maintaining accurate records of plant hire, including start/return dates, job locations, and client information Liaising with site operators, drivers, and fleet managers to ensure smooth delivery and collection of equipment Preparing hire agreements, invoices, and documentation for clients and internal use Monitoring plant usage, maintenance schedules, and escalating any issues promptly Acting as the first point of contact for client queries, resolving issues efficiently Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and plant hire standardsHire Desk Controller Job Requirements Previous experience in plant hire, equipment hire, or logistics coordination is highly desirable Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with booking or fleet management systems Ability to work under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks effectively Customer-focused with high attention to detailHire Desk Controller Salary & Benefits Salary - £27,000 - £35,000 DOE Monday - Friday (day shift) Hybrid working available On-site parking Supportive and professional working environment Opportunities for career development within a growing and reputable organisationBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for