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Bethell Group PLC

Plant Desk Hire Controller

Kearsley Head Office

Bethell are a Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group and are continuing its major expansion plans in 2024 and beyond, targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%. Bethell, which has operated in the Northwest for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with the Utility sector, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients.

What we are looking for

Our Plant Division now require an enthusiastic and experienced Hire Controller to assist with their day-to-day activities and to ensure the ordering and administration within the department is dealt with quickly and efficiently. You will take the lead with the hiring of external plant hire; answering emails, ordering equipment, processing documentation and will check, approve or query suppliers’ invoices. Ideally, you will have at least 3 years’ experience in construction plant hire or sales, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft programs especially excel, and have experience with order processing.

As part of the wider role, you will be involved in the management of the Company’s Approved suppliers. Ensuring that the plant ordered is provided to the correct standards. Record and communicate any non-conformances. You will provide support to your Manager and the Support Services Team, and liaise with internal customers, mainly accounts and commercial departments, and suppliers, showing customer service; respect; and professionalism.

Skills and knowledge

•Comprehensive knowledge of hired equipment

•An understanding of the Construction Industry

•A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email

•Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

•Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills

•Highly accurate with a good attention to detail

•Numerate

•Systematic and logical

•A good understanding of safe working practices / H&S requirements

Bethell Group PLC have select relationships with recruitment agencies. All roles are filled internally, but do use a Preferred Supply Chain should we require assistance. We therefore ask politely that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting our Talent Acquisition Manager, Commercial Managers and Managing Operational staff regarding roles advertised. Any CV’s that are sent through unsolicited will be discounted from any roles