Trainee Hire Desk Controller

1 week ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom AFI group of companies Full time
Are you for an exciting new opportunity in
Wakefield?

We have a unique opportunity for energetic, forward-thinking individual to join our Wilson Access team at our Wakefield depot.

The
salaryfor this role is
negotiable (DOE) plus benefits.


As one of the leading innovators in our sector, we are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Hire Desk Controller within our specialist truck and track-mount business.


The successful applicant will possess the core qualities that we pride ourselves on, such as being customer-focused, a good communicator, organised, values teamwork, is reliable, and has a willingness to learn.

If you possess these character traits, then you could be exactly the person we're looking for.


In return we offer a competitive package in an established, fast-paced, ambitious company that will provide career stability and progression prospects.

You will be working for a company where hard work is rewarded.


The team are the central point of contact for customers placing orders, making enquiries, and coordinating machine allocation and deliveries/collections.


In brief this Trainee Hire Desk Controller position involves:

  • checking availability of machines and operators and ensuring that order statuses are always up to date on our systems;
- coordinating with the engineering and transport teams to ensure that the correct machines are ready and available to be delivered to customer sites;
- dealing with customer queries, complaints, and damages;
- dealing with customers professionally and politely at all times, and maximising sales using your product knowledge;
- maintaining health and safety standards within the hire office;
- communicating effectively with other colleagues, and providing a helpful and friendly point of contact for depot enquiries.

Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package:

  • 25 days holidays per year plus statutory holidays
  • Inclusion in a profit share scheme
  • An autoenrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Optout available)
  • DeathinService benefit of 2 x salary
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • AFI Rewards
  • Attention to detail when processing information on to our hire system
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, and computer skills in general
  • You must be outgoing and enthusiastic
  • As this is a customerfacing role, excellent communication skills, and a friendly approach are a must
  • Timekeeping and using your own initiative will be important aspects of the role, so you should be proficient at these skills

About Company AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Healthand Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).
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