Hire Controller

Role overview

Speedy Hire is a major UK hire specialist offering a broad range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services for projects of every kind. The Hire Controller position is based in the Leeds depot and plays a key part in frontline operations, sales support and customer service.

In this role, you will manage the hire journey end to end, from processing the customer order through to delivery and collection. You will work closely with the wider depot team to make sure equipment is available, requests are handled quickly, and customers receive a reliable service.

Working pattern

This is a Monday to Friday role with hours from 07:30 to 17:00, totalling 42 hours per week. The role is desk-based and involves regular coordination with stock teams, drivers and engineers to keep fulfilment delays to a minimum.

What the role involves

You will spend most of your day supporting depot operations and maintaining strong working relationships across the business. Clear communication, responsiveness and good coordination are essential to ensuring customer needs are met efficiently.

What you need

• Well-developed organisation and planning abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt
• A genuine commitment to learning and professional growth
• A full driving licence
• Experience in the hire sector or in a similar sales or operational position
• Ability to support the team in delivering the business ESG strategy, Decade to Deliver

Benefits and rewards

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary health cash plan
• My Staff Shop discounts and offers from a wide range of suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative cycling scheme
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal, financial and personal matters

Additional information

Speedy supports a work-life balance initiative aimed at reducing core contracted hours, improving colleague wellbeing and encouraging more balanced working patterns. Flexible arrangements may be available, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job-share options.

The company also provides a Career Line of Sight, giving colleagues a clearer view of progression and growth opportunities within the Speedy Group.

Some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. All employees must be able to provide proof of their right to work in the UK by the start date.

The business may close vacancies early if a high number of applications is received.

Equal opportunity statement

Speedy is committed to inclusive hiring and considers applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status or disability status.