Hire Controller

Pertemps · Avonmouth, Somerset

Hire Controller at Pertemps, based in Avonmouth, Somerset, paying £30,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£30,000 per annum
Location
Avonmouth, Somerset
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
7 Nov 2026

Reference 043315311

About the role

Hire Controller
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Salary: Up to £30,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent


Benefits & Package:

  • Company pension scheme
    • Life assurance
    • Generous holiday entitlement
    • Option to buy and sell additional holiday
    • Retail discount scheme – shops, holidays, cinema, eating out etc.
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Employee recognition/reward schemes
    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
    • Counselling and wellbeing support
    • Career development and training through the Sunbelt Rentals Academy
    • Professional qualifications/training suppor


About the RoleWe are looking for a Hire Controller to join a busy team in Avonmouth.

This is a customer-focused role where you will deal with customers, organise equipment and make sure hires run smoothly from start to finish.

You don't necessarily need previous hire industry experience. We're looking for someone who is confident speaking to customers, organised and able to manage a busy workload.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Dealing with customers by phone, email and in person
    • Taking hire enquiries and arranging equipment
    • Managing bookings and ensuring equipment is available when required
    • Organising deliveries and collections
    • Processing hire paperwork and updating systems
    • Dealing with customer queries and resolving issues
    • Liaising with drivers, engineers and other departments
    • Keeping customers updated throughout the hire process
    • Helping to ensure the branch operates efficiently


About You:

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
    • Confident speaking with customers
    • Well organised with good attention to detail
    • Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload
    • Comfortable using computer systems
    • A positive, practical approach to problem solving
    • Previous experience in customer service, hire, logistics, transport or a similar environment would be beneficial

Apply!
Click apply to submit your CV or please contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

Reference: 043315311 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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