Hire Desk Coordinator

As part of our continuing expansion, we have the opportunity for an enthusiastic Hire Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will be customer focused, have great organisational skills and have a good understanding of live event production industry. They will be at home in a fast paced, hands on environment and thrive under pressure. Teamwork is a key part of the Sterling culture, all parts of the business support and collaborate to achieve together and our people are the reason our clients’ have been returning year on year for over two decades.

**KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Co-ordinating venue AV hire and support service along with trade dry hire business from the initial enquiry including specifying, quoting, generating pick lists and organising deliveries
- Producing daily schedules for our venue technicians including detailed information / plans when required
- Provide support to our venue technicians
- Occasional onsite work if required
- Occasional meetings with clients to discuss their requirements
- Sales and marketing to maintain and build on our client base
- Other tasks as the business requires

**SKILLS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES**
- Technical experience in the AV, sound and lighting industry particularly in the corporate events Sector
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous planning and attention to detail
- High standard of personal presentation
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines
- Flexibility and a can-do attitude
- Good general IT skills
- Full UK Driving License

**TRAINING & PROGRESSION**

On-going training will be provided as the job role requires. We value our team and want to see them progress and develop their skills and career within the organisation. Career progression within our expanding company would be available for proactive individuals.

**WORKING HOURS**

Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Typically, your working day would be 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, though we operate a flexible start time for staff where needed. Work outside of these hours and at weekends will be required as our workload / projects require. We try hard to manage a work/life balance for our team.

**HOLIDAYS**
- 28 days per year
- After 3 years continuous service you will receive your birthday off (day off can be taken within 7 days of your birthday)
- After 5 years continuous service you will receive a further day’s holiday

**PENSION SCHEME**

A company pension scheme which the company contributes to on a monthly basis will be available.

**BENEFITS**

Following successful completion of probation period, we are delighted to offer the following benefits:

- Award winning, comprehensive healthcare package including fast access to private medical treatment, digital access to a GP, mental health support, in-patient and day-patient treatment, advanced cancer cover and out-patient surgical procedures
- Optical, dental, and audiological cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay scheme
- Long service rewards
- Employee of the month award
- Company social events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,910.00-£35,100.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester, M22 5LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Reference ID: SEG-HIRECO