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Hire Desk Controller – Generator Hire

Location: Chelmsford
Salary: From £35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Holt Recruitment are working with a well-established, family-run generator hire company in Chelmsford to recruit a Hire Desk Controller.
This role is key to the smooth running of a busy hire desk, handling customer enquiries, managing hires, and supporting both internal and external clients. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, great communication, and proven experience in a fast-paced hire desk environment. Knowledge of generators or plant hire is a bonus, but training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
Handle quotes, manage hires, and process off-hires.
Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries.
Coordinate deliveries/collections with the transport team.
Liaise with the workshop on stock availability and ETAs.
Keep systems up to date (CRM & InspHire).
Monitor generator/tank telemetry and update accordingly.Experience & Skills
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a hire desk or customer service role.
Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
Strong organisational and multitasking ability.
IT literate (Microsoft Office, CRM systems).
Knowledge of generators/plant hire desirable (training provided).The Offer
Salary from £35,000 DOE.
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.
Career progression with a growing, family-run business.
Opportunity to expand into sales/account management.How to Apply:
If you're an experienced Hire Controller ready to take the next step with a well-established family run company apply now. Alternatively, call David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed).
 
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer

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