Purchase / Hire Manager

I'm pleased to announce that we're actively looking for candidates for an impressive role as a Purchase Manager / Hire Controller.Location: AvonmouthJob Summary:Reporting to the operations manager, your duties include equipment rentals, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. You will oversee the entire hire process from customer contact to equipment return, maintain records, and collaborate with sales, logistics, and maintenance teams for seamless operations.Salary: £30,000Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pmContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHoliday: 23 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)Benefits include: Progression opportunities, discounts on top brands, life assurance, company pension, training, and a closed depot during the Christmas period.Please review the details below and let us know if you'd like to be considered by sending your CV to Responsibilities:- Handle customer enquiries, providing information on equipment availability, pricing, and hire terms.- Process hire requests, generate quotes, and confirm bookings.- Maintain strong customer relationships through communication and problem-solving.- Ensure all equipment is available, serviced, and ready for hire.- Coordinate equipment repairs and servicing with the maintenance team.- Monitor and manage equipment stock levels, including ordering and disposal.- Maintain accurate records and update the hire database to reflect current stock and hire statuses.- Arrange transportation and coordinate with logistics for timely deliveries and collections.- Assist the sales team in identifying hire opportunities and upselling services or equipment.- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, promoting health and safety standards.To be considered for the role as Hire Controller, you must have:- A strong temperament- Resilient to change- A strong work ethicDo you thrive in delivering excellent customer service and keeping detailed records? Are you passionate about keeping things running smoothly? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!Click to apply now to be part of a rapidly expanding team and start an exciting career journey!Additionally, if you know someone in the Bristol area who would be a great fit for this job, please feel free to forward this email to them.We look forward to hearing from you!