Story Plant Limited
Hire Desk Resource Planner
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Hire Desk Resource Planner to begin their story with us based in our Head Office in Carlisle. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of being hardworking, grounded and proud of the work they do.
About the Role
As Hire Desk Resource Planner, you will play a key role in supporting our operational teams by managing the hire desk inbox, coordinating the hire of external plant and equipment and resolving a wide range of queries from internal customers and suppliers. You will act as a central point of contact, helping to find solutions quickly, manage expectations and ensure plant requirements are met efficiently.
You will liaise with a variety of suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring orders are raised and administered in line with company systems and processes. You will also investigate and resolve plant, delivery, collection and invoice queries, maintaining accurate records and providing a high standard of customer service across the business.
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This is a fast-paced role that would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, building strong relationships and delivering excellent service while managing multiple priorities.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A strong customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve issues and deliver excellent service
- To be organised, logical and able to work efficiently to strict deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Confidence in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Good knowledge of large and small plant is desirable but not essential
Why Story Plant?
At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
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We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, hybrid working, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually.
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story.
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
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Think you’d be a good fit?
Apply today to start your story or email PeopleTeam@storyplant.co.uk to arrange an informal chat to learn more about the role.
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