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About this Hire Desk Controller role at Universal Business Team

Universal Business Team · Onsite · Royal Wootton Bassett, England, United Kingdom

Our client is a well-established, family-run SME based in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. With over 28 years' experience as an independent plant, tool and equipment hire company, they have built a strong reputation for delivering excellent customer service and reliable hire solutions.

As they continue their exciting growth journey, they are looking to recruit an experienced Hire Desk Controller to join their expanding team.

Please note: Previous experience within the plant, tool or equipment hire industry is essential.

As a Hire Desk Controller, you'll be the first point of contact for their customers, ensuring a professional and efficient service from enquiry through to off-hire.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing incoming hire enquiries by phone and email.
  • Preparing quotations and processing hire orders.
  • Coordinating deliveries, collections and transport.
  • Liaising with customers, drivers and workshop staff.
  • Maximising hire opportunities and identifying upselling opportunities.
  • Ensuring hire contracts and customer records are maintained accurately.
  • Building strong, long-term relationships with customers.
  • Delivering excellent customer service at every stage of the hire process

Requirements

  • Proven experience working on a hire desk within the plant, tool or equipment hire industry.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • The ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills and experience using hire management software.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Benefits

  • £30,000–£32,500 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Company pension.
  • Paid annual leave.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
  • A friendly, supportive team and modern working environment.

    7.00am-5pm Monday to Friday, plus every other Saturday (these hours are currently in review)


If you're an experienced Hire Desk Controller looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans, we'd love to hear from you.

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How this Controller salary compares

This role pays $41,317/yrbelow the typical range for Controller roles.

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About Universal Business Team

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge.

UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team.

UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike.

UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m.

UBT supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools and charities.,

UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.
To view our policy in full please contact uk.recruitment@ubteam.com

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