NEOS Engineering Recruitment
Hire Controller

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Hire Controller
£30,000 to £35,000 + Benefits + Bonus
NEOS Engineering Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and growing plant and equipment hire business that is looking to recruit an experienced Hire Controller for its Bristol operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful hire business with a strong reputation in the industry and continued plans for growth.
The successful candidate will become an important part of the depot team, managing customer enquiries, coordinating equipment hires and ensuring customers receive an efficient and professional service from initial enquiry through to off-hire.
The Role
As Hire Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Managing incoming hire enquiries via telephone and email
- Producing quotations and processing hire orders
- Advising customers on suitable plant and equipment
- Checking availability and allocating equipment
- Organising deliveries and collections
- Managing on-hire and off-hire equipment
- Liaising with transport, workshop and sales teams
- Maintaining accurate hire records and updating internal systems
- Building strong relationships with existing customers
- Following up quotations and identifying additional hire opportunities
- Resolving customer queries efficiently and professionally
- Supporting the wider depot operation
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The Candidate
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have previously worked as a:
- Hire Controller
- Hire Desk Controller
- Hire Coordinator
- Senior Hire Controller
- Hire Administrator
- Hire Desk Manager


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Experience within plant hire, tool hire, powered access, construction equipment, material handling, or equipment rental would be highly advantageous.
You should be commercially aware, organized, and confident dealing with customers in a busy hire environment.
Package
- £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time position
- Established and growing business
- Excellent working environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Hire Controller in the Bristol area and would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, apply today or contact NEOS Engineering Recruitment for further information.
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