Hire Controller

Our Business

Selwood has developed a specialist pump hire division and is currently the No. 1 Pump Hirer in the UK with an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise and the largest and most modern fleet.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.

Employing over 500 staff throughout its nationwide network of branches, this ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

About The Role

Our Pump Rental branch in Bracknell is looking to welcome a Hire Controller to join the team.

As a Hire controller you are at the heart of our Pump Hire branches, this role will bring the individual into daily contact with Selwood stakeholders as well as our external client base.

This is a great opportunity for an individual to join our business and be supported by our branch team to learn and understand the day-to-day operations of Selwood.

In this role you will need to be a confident self-starter, who has the ability and willingness to learn and develop their skills. The role will require good communication & administration skills both verbal and written correspondence as well as having the ability to use technology and Microsoft office. A background within Hire or within a similar industry is essential.

Main responsibilities include:

To build a strong working relationship with all customers, by telephone contact on weekly   basis, to ensure that we are their first call when they have a requirement for hired pumps.
To make arrangements and appointments for the sales team or representatives to visit the customer and to provide better details of our equipment and to examine their requirements.  To maximise the hiring of the Company’s assets in a manner that is efficient and effective.
To ensure that all paperwork and Company systems are adhered to in a timely manner. Ensuring that contract and other systems paperwork are correct and up to date.
Logistics – organising transport in a cost-effective manner.  Ensuring collections of equipment at the end of hire agreements are collected within 48 hours.  Deliveries are made to the customer when they are scheduled.
Ensure that contract and other systems paperwork are correct and up to date.  In-lieu contracts to be clearly identified and replaced immediately required equipment is available.
Negotiate hire rates in accordance with price lists and discount policy as advised from time to time.
To ensure all sales leads at the branch are promptly communicated to the sales staff.
Skills and Competencies:

Good Planning organisational Skills
Ability to prioritise and reschedule at all times.
Strong Communication skills both verbally and in writing.
An overall good level of IT Systems knowledge including good excel, word and Outlook.
The ability to stay calm under pressure.
A good level of problem solving skills.
Technical knowledge of Pumps would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Hire or Booking Systems would be an advantage.
What we can offer you

Competitive salary
Eligible for company bonus scheme.
Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
Support for development and training
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount scheme
Employee referral scheme
Free on-site parking
This role is not open to Agencies – Please no calls or emails – Thank you.