Hire Controller

Job Title: Hire Controller
Location: Solihull
Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Type: Full time, permanent

Company Overview:
We are delighted to be working with our client, a leading civil engineering firm specialising in residential and commercial groundworks as well as civil infrastructure projects. Renowned for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, the company prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and has built an excellent reputation in the industry.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a driven, dedicated, and professional individual to join our fast paced and growing plant department as a Hire Controller. Your role will be to assist with all aspects of Plant management within the company ensuring best costs and practice is achieved. This will include ensuring site requirements are met as necessary, monitoring costs and ensuring orders are delivered efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a good knowledge of plant and the industry who is looking for an opportunity for growth and development within a forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply site requirements as necessary and in line with times / dates requested.
• Checking availability of own plant prior to all hires where applicable.
• Using best cost option available to fulfil order.
• Take ownership of issues and ensure resolved.
• Feedback to site on timings / equipment where necessary.
• Replacement of hired plant with own fleet when and where this is feasible.
• Monitoring of damage and loss charges in conjunction with Plant Manager.
• Awareness of new products and services.
• Ensure that all suppliers are following company requirements and adhering to strict quality and Health and Safety procedures.
• Manage and keep on top of queries when necessary.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar role within civil engineering, groundworks, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial groundworks as well as civil infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, and other standard forms of construction contracts.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Good working knowledge of Plant.
• Experience with hiring of plant, controlling the movement of plant and haulage.
• Excellent communication skills oral and written.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel).
• Experience within the Construction Industry is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to 30.000 per annum.
• Full company benefits package including 23 days annual leave and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering firm on high-profile projects.
• Training and development opportunities internally.

The company is looking to move quickly on this role for the right candidate. So if you feel you could be suitable, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.