Hire Controller - Exeter Willand

Our mission at Pickerings is to provide the most modern temporary turnkey workspace solutions to give people an inspiring, comfortable and safe working environment. Our products range from site welfare units to offices, classrooms and healthcare facilities.

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From our network of depots, we are able to supply high quality temporary buildings to meet customer specifications and the most urgent of deadlines. Our knowledge of temporary buildings and our approach to customer service are built on 50 years experience.
You can find out more about our history, what we do and our vision and values on our about us page.
Job Type: Full time
Reporting to: Assistant Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our depot in Willand for a Hire Controller to assist in the safe, smooth and efficient day to day running of the depot and to work flexibly as a member of the team, providing a customer-focused service.
Health and safety
Complying with all Health & Safety policies and procedures relating to the welfare of others and myself at all times in the depot and on site
Complying with the depot and site Risk assessments & Method statements (R.A.M.S)
Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures
Customers
Liaising with customers and suppliers, as and when required, presenting yourself in a professional manner
Operations
Use all relevant aspects of the Insphire hire system. This includes the raising of hire contracts, purchase orders, transfers, goods inwards and all associated paperwork in line with company policies and procedures
Successfully converting hire enquiries into hire orders, liaising with the sales office and regional sales teams as required
Planning transport ensuring the routing is practicable, cost effective and meets customer expectations. Check all deliveries and collections are on time and pre-check collections, ensuring utilising trailers to a maximum and backloads after delivery
Ensuring transport logs are completed on a weekly basis
Processing orders with suppliers and customers
Liaising with administrator and supporting daily admin duties
Proactively follow up prospects on Glenigans as well as selling and upselling where possible
Ensuring all company documentation is completed correctly, in line with company policies and in a timely manager
Sourcing equipment
Attend and participate meetings and training sessions that may be necessary in the performance of your duties
Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures
Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time
People
Working collaboratively with other depots, sharing stock and passing orders on for their areas and providing assistance as and when required, either in person or over the phone
Liaising with the Operations Manager around readiness of equipment, breakdowns, availability etc.
What we offer
Youll be joining an established family-owned business that will pay you a very competitive and industry leading salary, and the following benefits.
Benefits include:
Holiday buy back scheme
25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assist Programme
Spectrum Life - Healthy Mind and Body (bespoke fitness and food plan)
Benefits Hub - discounts on retailers, days out, restaurants, holidays and more
It is a requirement of Pickerings that all colleagues work in a flexible manner compatible with their job and in line with the objectives of the company.
Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the business.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agencys own risk and will be interpreted as gifts and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.