The Opportunity: Hire Controller
Contract: Permanent
Location: Tottenham
With over 25 years of experience, we are North London’s leading provider of material handling solutions. Since 1994, Hiremech has supplied high‑quality forklift and equipment hire across London and the South East. As part of The Briggs Equipment Group — a major UK and Ireland asset management and maintenance provider — we continue to grow and innovate.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Potential matters just as much as experience.
The Impact You Will Have
- Set up hire agreements and allocate equipment, ensuring all internal processes are followed accurately.
- Liaise with the Workshop Manager to arrange Pre‑Hire Inspections.
- Plan and coordinate equipment deliveries and collections for the internal fleet.
- Assist in managing driver activity and daily schedules.
- Support vehicle compliance, ensuring all fleet legislation requirements are met.
- Ensure Workshop Operations prepares equipment for hire before dispatch.
- Maintain compliance records and provide equipment location details for engineers carrying out on‑site work.
- Accurately raise hire contracts, ensuring correct On‑Hire/Off‑Hire dates are entered into the Protean system.
- Close off and invoice contracts off‑hired before month‑end deadlines.
- Prepare and issue hire quotations promptly and professionally.
- Work towards targets set by the Rental and Transport Manager.
- Keep customers informed of delivery and collection status daily.
- Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, following all company policies and procedures.
- Wear required PPE at all times (e.g., high‑visibility vest, steel‑toe boots).
What Will Help You Excel
- Experience managing people at a departmental level.
- Background in supervising or advising staff within a depot or operational environment.
- Knowledge of the materials handling industry.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Understanding of plant hire operations and associated IT systems.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Competitive, negotiable base salary.
- Clear development pathways and long‑term career opportunities.
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Profit‑share bonus linked to business performance.
- High‑street discounts and employee benefits.
What’s Next
If you’re interested in joining the Briggs Group, click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch.
Not sure if this is the right fit? Visit our careers page and submit your CV speculatively — our recruitment team will review it for suitable opportunities.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team in advance so we can support you appropriately.
