Administrator/Hire Desk Coordinator - Bridgwater
Full-time Permanent Entry Level
Description
Are you highly organised with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you!
Hudson Lifting is looking for a proactive Hire Desk Administrator / Hire Controller to join our dynamic team. This is a varied role combining customer service, coordination, and administration, where you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and an excellent customer experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as a central point of contact for customer enquiries across hire, sales, and service.
- Managing the full hire process from enquiry through to completion, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
- Preparing quotations, confirming orders, and ensuring all specifications and documentation are clearly recorded.
- Coordinating closely with internal teams to ensure equipment availability, timely dispatch, and efficient service delivery.
- Maintaining and updating systems, records, and hire documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Handling administrative tasks such as order processing, contract management, and resolving customer queries promptly.
- Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties and operational tasks as required.
- Proactively promoting our products and services, ensuring customers are aware of our full offering.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with confidence in handling enquiries and building relationships.
- Has experience in a hire desk, customer service, or administrative role (equipment hire experience is desirable but not essential).
- Is detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy when processing orders and maintaining records.
- Can work independently and as part of a team, using a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Has a willingness to learn – knowledge of lifting and safety equipment is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive pension scheme
- Death in service benefit for added peace of mind
- Company uniform and PPE provided
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 07:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Hudson Lifting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please let us know.
Ready to take the next step in your career? If you’re looking for a varied role where organisation, customer service, and teamwork come together, we’d love to hear from you.
