About The Role
We are looking to offer a Hire Controller the opportunity to join our expanding National Rental team based in Stevenage .
About the team
With 8 depots across the UK, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions provide innovative plant and fleet asset management solutions across M Group Services. We provide our business with more than 9,000 vehicles and over 25,000 owned or externally hired plant assets.
Our team has grown rapidly and we are responsible for the supply and management of specialist equipment and vehicles, supplying the Water, Energy, Transport, Data and Telecommunication sectors.
As a Hire Controller you will part of the National Rental Team that transacts all Rental enquiries relating to Plant, Fleet, Accommodation, Site Services and Tool requirements.
About the role
As the Hire Controller you will support our front-line operations, by providing compliant, innovative and fit for purpose Vehicles, Plant, Tools & Equipment.
We offer a flexible working environment where hybrid working has been embedded. You would be required to attend the office three days per week.
About M Group Services
M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.
As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.
Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you!
As the Hire Controller, you’ll get the opportunity to:
1. Process all rental requirements through the Plant & Fleet Rental mailbox and transacting accordingly using management software (InspHire, Jaama Key2, Oracle).
2. Liaise with the workshops to maximise utilisation of M Group Assets from all locations before placing orders with external Suppliers.
3. Engage with our supply chain to satisfy requests not supplied from internal stock.
4. Manage the external rental process, ensuring suppliers deliver/collect Plant or Fleet within the agreed time frames and our databases are accurately updated.
5. Actively review external hire reports and exchange external Plant or Fleet for available internal assets.
6. Continuously review and reconcile live hire reports, ensuring all management software is accurate at all times.
7. Be proficient in all aspects of rental management and general administration.
8. Manage and resolve invoice and general queries in a timely and efficient manner.
What you’ll bring?
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to relate to and work with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
10. Administrative or Customer Service experience
11. Proven IT Skills with experience of Microsoft Office.
12. Good written and oral communication skills
13. Relevant experience within either the Plant or Fleet Industry in a similar role
14. Experience of Insphire and/or Jaama Key2 desirable
What’s in it for you?
15. 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
16. Discretionary annual bonus
17. Contributory Pension scheme
18. Life Assurance
19. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
20. Cycle to work scheme
21. Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
#MGS Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team: About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.