Location: Aldridge , 1 Vigo Place, Aldridge , Walsall, England, West Midlands, WS9 8UG
Type: Full-time
Salary: Dependent upon experience
The Hire Controller will play a vital role in supporting the depot team with the day-to-day operations of the Wernick Power Solutions depot. This position demands a commitment to excellent customer service and meticulous administration. The successful candidate will ensure that all processes are handled with accuracy and efficiency, contributing to the seamless operation of our services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-class customer service.
- Prepare hire contracts, quotations, and any other necessary correspondence.
- Handle and record customer enquiries and source new business.
- Follow up on quotations and enquiries.
- Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reports.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload.
- Numerate.
- IT literate, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- If you have previous experience in the Hire industry, this would be a distinct advantage.
Key Attributes
- Committed to offering first-class customer service.
- An enthusiastic team player who engages colleagues and willingly shares knowledge and information.
- Motivated self-starter.
- Thorough, methodical approach.
- Displays integrity in all interactions.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Proactive.
- Expert time manager.
- Highly professional with a positive attitude.
What You Will Get in Return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
- Option to buy extra holidays.
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
- Christmas Shutdown.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Group pension.
- Annual salary review each January.
- Life assurance of 2x annual salary.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Training and progression opportunities.
- Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading 90 years).
- Open door policy.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).
- Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
- Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.