Hire Desk Assistant

HIRE DESK ASSISTANT (PETERBOROUGH) Please note this role will require yard duties and heavy lifting Position: HIRE DESK ASSISTANT (non mech equipment hire) Benefits Circa £22k package 25 days holiday plus BH Hrs: Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm The Company Our prestigious client has been established for over 40 years, during which time, due to their excellent service they have become one of the largest suppliers of non mechanical construction equipment hire in the UK. They currently have a network of 16 national depots, with additional new depots planned for other areas in England. They are presently recruiting a Hire Desk Assistant to join them at their depot based in Peterborough. The Role / Ideal Candidate You will have previous experience within the builders Merchants plant/tool hire industry or related sectors. You will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure in a highly competitive environment. Your key responsibilities will involve hire desk duties, inbound/ outbound calls, assisting in the yard with goods in/out and stock taking. This is a small team therefore a flexible working attitude is essential. An incredibly varied role offering a great opportunity for career progression. Responsibilities * Dealing with customer queries and orders in a professional manner * General administration duties * Pro-actively promote the Company at all times * Develop a professional relationship with internal and external clients * Assist in converting enquiries into orders and up selling. * Assist with yard duties as and when required including heavy lifting in all weathers Requirements * PC literate - MS Office, Email, Internet, MS Excel * Excellent communication skills with a clear telephone manner * Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines and prioritise tasks * A confident and flexible attitude * Methodical and organised approach to daily tasks * Counter balance Fork Lift Truck licence would be an advantage The ideal candidate will be located in either of the following areas: Eye, Whorney, Peterborough, Marholm, Wittering, Barnack, Stilton, Elton, Benwick, Doddington, Bythorn, Bourne, March, Wakerley, Winwick, Ashton, Castor, Benwick, and surrounding towns and villages