Asset Controller

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job Asset Controller – Erith Working hours: 8:30 to 17:00. We are currently recruiting for an Asset Controller to take overall responsibility for stock management within our workshops. This is a vital operational role, ensuring that the right equipment is available, in the right condition, at the right time. You will play a key part in maintaining equipment accuracy, keeping customer promises, and supporting smooth daily depot operations. About the Role – What You Will Be Doing As an Asset Controller, you will maintain full oversight of all workshop stock, ensuring equipment is maintained, tracked, and moved efficiently. Your work is central to delivering a seamless customer experience. Key Responsibilities Manage and track all asset movements within the depot, workshop, and storage areas. Maintain accurate stock records across internal systems, ensuring data integrity at all times. Coordinate equipment availability for upcoming hires, internal transfers, workshop repairs, and testing schedules. Ensure equipment is serviced, certified, and fit for hire, liaising closely with engineers and workshop teams. Monitor asset utilisation, identifying shortages, surpluses, or potential fleet improvement opportunities. Support workshop efficiency by ensuring correct parts, accessories and consumables are stocked and ordered. Assist in planning equipment logistics, including transfers between depots to meet customer demand. Conduct regular stock checks and audits, investigating discrepancies and delivering accurate reporting to management. Work collaboratively with hire teams, ensuring customers receive the right kit, at the right place, at the right time. Champion safe working practices, keeping stock areas compliant, organised, and hazard‑free. Support the delivery of Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver, embedding sustainability, waste reduction, and responsible asset use. What You Need Previous stock management experience, ideally within the hire industry or a technical/engineering environment. Strong organisational and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy. Technical understanding of hire equipment (advantageous but not essential). Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced depot environment. Comfortable collaborating with multiple teams including engineering, transport and hire desks. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and stock systems. Ability to support your team in delivering our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver. A Bit About You Highly organised with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset. Trustworthy with strong integrity and attention to detail. Enjoys creating structure and improving operational workflows. Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities. Team‑oriented, positive and committed to delivering great customer service. What We Provide We provide everything you need to excel in this role, including: Full on‑the‑job training. Dedicated product and system training teams. Tailored development programmes and career pathways. Supportive managers and a culture that recognises talent. Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB) Speedy operates an industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, promoting healthier, more balanced working patterns, and offering flexibility to support family, lifestyle and personal needs. Flexible Working Options Flexible start/finish times. Shorter working days. Term‑time hours. Job‑share opportunities. Hybrid arrangements (where suitable). What We Offer 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Life assurance. Pension scheme. Canteen facilities. 95% discount across the Speedy brand. Opportunities for training, development and career progression. Voluntary Health Cash Plan. My Staff Shop: discounts and offers across major retailers. Green Commute Initiative: cycle‑to‑work scheme. PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support. Career Line of Sight Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight, giving you a clear understanding of progression routes within the Speedy Group. Additional Information Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early if high volumes of applications are received. Some roles may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK before employment begins. Equal Opportunity Employer Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. ESG Governance Policies For more information on our ESG governance policies, please visit https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance. #J-18808-Ljbffr