Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
Plant & Tool Hire Desk Controller West London £45,000 Basic + Overtime + Bonus + Company Vehicle Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm, plus two Saturday mornings per month (paid overtime) Do you have experience in plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment or builders' merchants? We're recruiting for a busy and growing tool and equipment hire business in West London, looking for an experienced, hands-on individual to join its friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the construction and equipment hire industry, enjoys dealing with trade customers and wants a varied role combining hire desk operations, customer service, equipment knowledge and practical operational support . With a £45,000 basic salary, additional overtime, discretionary bonus and a company vehicle following probation, there's an attractive package on offer for the right person. What You'll Be Doing You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of a busy hire operation, working closely with customers and colleagues to ensure equipment hire requirements are handled efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Managing enquiries and bookings for plant, tools and construction equipment Advising customers on suitable equipment for their requirements Dealing with trade customers, contractors and building professionals face-to-face, by telephone and email Processing hire orders, returns and customer information accurately Coordinating equipment availability, collections and deliveries Building and maintaining relationships with regular trade customers Supporting sales activity and identifying additional hire opportunities Using internal hire management systems and Microsoft Office Assisting with equipment movement, loading and unloading when required Supporting the wider warehouse and operational team during busy periods What We're Looking For Previous experience in plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, builders' merchants or a closely related industry is required. You'll ideally bring: A good understanding of construction tools, machinery and hire equipment Experience dealing with trade customers, contractors or construction businesses Previous hire desk, equipment rental, trade counter, sales or operational experience Confidence discussing equipment requirements and assisting customers with their enquiries Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A friendly, professional and commercially minded approach Good IT skills and confidence using databases and Microsoft Office A reliable, hardworking attitude and willingness to get involved in practical tasks The ability to safely handle equipment weighing approximately kg, with appropriate assistance or handling equipment where needed A full UK driving licence, essential Additional language skills, particularly an Eastern European language, would be welcome within this multilingual team, although they are not essential. Working Hours & Package £45,000 basic salary , covering Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm, including paid breaks Minimum two Saturdays per month, 7am to 1pm, paid as additional overtime Discretionary annual performance-related bonus Company vehicle following successful completion of probation 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays Permanent employment with a growing business Friendly, supportive and close-knit team A varied position combining customer contact, equipment hire and hands-on operations Why Apply? If you're currently working in plant hire, tool hire, equipment rental, a builders' merchant or a related construction environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your industry knowledge to good use. We're looking for someone who knows their way around construction equipment, enjoys working with trade customers and is equally comfortable managing the hire desk or helping colleagues with the practical side of the business. If you've got the industry knowledge, a great work ethic and enjoy being part of a busy team, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please click the Apply button below.
Plant & Tool Hire Desk Controller West London £45,000 Basic + Overtime + Bonus + Company Vehicle Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm, plus two Saturday mornings per month (paid overtime) Do you have experience in plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment or builders' merchants? We're recruiting for a busy and growing tool and equipment hire business in West London, looking for an experienced, hands-on individual to join its friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the construction and equipment hire industry, enjoys dealing with trade customers and wants a varied role combining hire desk operations, customer service, equipment knowledge and practical operational support . With a £45,000 basic salary, additional overtime, discretionary bonus and a company vehicle following probation, there's an attractive package on offer for the right person. What You'll Be Doing You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of a busy hire operation, working closely with customers and colleagues to ensure equipment hire requirements are handled efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Managing enquiries and bookings for plant, tools and construction equipment Advising customers on suitable equipment for their requirements Dealing with trade customers, contractors and building professionals face-to-face, by telephone and email Processing hire orders, returns and customer information accurately Coordinating equipment availability, collections and deliveries Building and maintaining relationships with regular trade customers Supporting sales activity and identifying additional hire opportunities Using internal hire management systems and Microsoft Office Assisting with equipment movement, loading and unloading when required Supporting the wider warehouse and operational team during busy periods What We're Looking For Previous experience in plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, builders' merchants or a closely related industry is required. You'll ideally bring: A good understanding of construction tools, machinery and hire equipment Experience dealing with trade customers, contractors or construction businesses Previous hire desk, equipment rental, trade counter, sales or operational experience Confidence discussing equipment requirements and assisting customers with their enquiries Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A friendly, professional and commercially minded approach Good IT skills and confidence using databases and Microsoft Office A reliable, hardworking attitude and willingness to get involved in practical tasks The ability to safely handle equipment weighing approximately kg, with appropriate assistance or handling equipment where needed A full UK driving licence, essential Additional language skills, particularly an Eastern European language, would be welcome within this multilingual team, although they are not essential. Working Hours & Package £45,000 basic salary , covering Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm, including paid breaks Minimum two Saturdays per month, 7am to 1pm, paid as additional overtime Discretionary annual performance-related bonus Company vehicle following successful completion of probation 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays Permanent employment with a growing business Friendly, supportive and close-knit team A varied position combining customer contact, equipment hire and hands-on operations Why Apply? If you're currently working in plant hire, tool hire, equipment rental, a builders' merchant or a related construction environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your industry knowledge to good use. We're looking for someone who knows their way around construction equipment, enjoys working with trade customers and is equally comfortable managing the hire desk or helping colleagues with the practical side of the business. If you've got the industry knowledge, a great work ethic and enjoy being part of a busy team, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please click the Apply button below.
Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
TITLE Site Manager INTRODUCTION Our client is an award-winning and innovative leader in the design and delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency solutions. Due to exciting continued growth, they now require and additional Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a high value public sector retrofit partnership. LOCATION London (Home-based and remote role, with occasional travel in London) Based within the M25. THE JOB ROLE The Site Manager role is a pivotal position in the effective delivery of contract retrofit services (solar PV, heat pumps, boiler upgrades, insulation etc.). The role is diverse and includes responsibility for: Being a visible leading presence across a high-value retrofit installation project. Overseeing multiple retrofit installation projects across private residences in the London area. Managing an ongoing relationship with a key contracting partner and overseeing the delivery of work by multiple teams. Managing pipelines of work to be completed, tracking suppliers, resources, timescales and team activity. Ensuring quality of installation work against designs, snagging, through to sign-off. THE PERSON NEEDED For the Site Manager role, our client is looking for hands-on experience within the retrofit and renewable energy sector and: Prior experience of leading installation projects within a residential setting. A technical aptitude, including previous hands-on experience of working on site and completing installations. A highly organised and efficient approach to managing contracts, time and resources. Existing knowledge of a relevant sector i.e. retrofit, renewable energy, solar PV, heat pumps, boiler upgrades, insulation etc. Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build rapport. THE REWARDS £50-60K Basic (doe) +Bonus Expensed van, pension, healthcare, 25 days leave, excellent package IF YOU MEET THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE PLEASE APPLY NOW! If you have the relevant experience listed in the person needed section, please send your CV our client is looking to interview ASAP. Key terms: Site Manager, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, site management, project management, contract management, contracts management, London, South London, North London, East London, West London, South East, Southeast, M25, solar PV, solar panels, heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, boiler upgrades, cavity wall insulation, floor insulation, loft insulation
TITLE Site Manager INTRODUCTION Our client is an award-winning and innovative leader in the design and delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency solutions. Due to exciting continued growth, they now require and additional Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a high value public sector retrofit partnership. LOCATION London (Home-based and remote role, with occasional travel in London) Based within the M25. THE JOB ROLE The Site Manager role is a pivotal position in the effective delivery of contract retrofit services (solar PV, heat pumps, boiler upgrades, insulation etc.). The role is diverse and includes responsibility for: Being a visible leading presence across a high-value retrofit installation project. Overseeing multiple retrofit installation projects across private residences in the London area. Managing an ongoing relationship with a key contracting partner and overseeing the delivery of work by multiple teams. Managing pipelines of work to be completed, tracking suppliers, resources, timescales and team activity. Ensuring quality of installation work against designs, snagging, through to sign-off. THE PERSON NEEDED For the Site Manager role, our client is looking for hands-on experience within the retrofit and renewable energy sector and: Prior experience of leading installation projects within a residential setting. A technical aptitude, including previous hands-on experience of working on site and completing installations. A highly organised and efficient approach to managing contracts, time and resources. Existing knowledge of a relevant sector i.e. retrofit, renewable energy, solar PV, heat pumps, boiler upgrades, insulation etc. Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build rapport. THE REWARDS £50-60K Basic (doe) +Bonus Expensed van, pension, healthcare, 25 days leave, excellent package IF YOU MEET THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE PLEASE APPLY NOW! If you have the relevant experience listed in the person needed section, please send your CV our client is looking to interview ASAP. Key terms: Site Manager, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, site management, project management, contract management, contracts management, London, South London, North London, East London, West London, South East, Southeast, M25, solar PV, solar panels, heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, boiler upgrades, cavity wall insulation, floor insulation, loft insulation
