Hire Controller

About the role

Speedy Hire is a major UK equipment and tool hire specialist, offering a broad mix of plant, specialist equipment, and support services for a wide range of jobs.

As a Hire Controller based in the Bradford depot, you will play a key role on the operations and customer service front line. The position is centered on building strong relationships and managing the full hire journey, from order placement through to delivery and collection, while coordinating closely with the depot team to keep customers satisfied and jobs moving smoothly.

This is a desk-based role with regular contact across the depot. You will work closely with stock teams, drivers, and engineers to reduce delays and make sure the right equipment is available when needed.

Working hours

The role is scheduled for Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:00, totalling 42 hours per week.

Pay

The salary is £29,572 per year, pro rata.

What you will bring

Success in this role depends on being organised, adaptable, and confident in both written and verbal communication. You should be willing to learn, have a driving licence, and bring prior experience from the hire industry or a similar sales or operational environment. You will also need to support the business unit and team in delivering the ESG strategy, Decade to Deliver.

Benefits and support

The company offers a package that includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, a pension scheme, canteen facilities, a 95% discount across the Speedy brand, and access to training, development, and career progression opportunities. Additional support includes a voluntary health cash plan, discounts and offers through My Staff Shop, the Green Commute Initiative cycling scheme, and the PAM Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential help for wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial concerns.

Speedy also promotes a work-life balance initiative aimed at reducing core contracted hours, supporting wellbeing, and offering more balanced working patterns. Flexible options may be available, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job share arrangements. The company also provides a Career Line of Sight to help employees understand progression opportunities within the group.

Important information

Some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit, or security clearance checks. The employer is committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace, and applications are considered without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start date. The company may close vacancies early if a strong volume of applications is received.

Location

Bradford, England, United Kingdom.