Hire Desk Controller
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.5 to £14.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent, tn15 8fn |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HDC_1773659827 |
Summary
Hire Desk Controller (Temp to Perm) - IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE
We're looking for a reliable, organised Hire Desk Controller to support a busy hire operation on a temp‑to‑perm basis. You'll manage day‑to‑day hire/off‑hire admin, produce pro-forma invoices, prepare damage quotations, and coordinate a small fleet (1 HGV + six 3.5t vehicles).
Please note: the salary/rate advertised is an estimate and may vary depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage hire/off-hire bookings, amendments and returns
- Produce pro‑forma invoices and maintain billing records
- Create damage quotations and follow-up paperwork
- Coordinate vehicle movements and availability
- Liaise with customers, drivers and workshop teams
- Maintain accurate system updates, spreadsheets and audit trails
- Handle customer queries and disputes
- Support month‑end and billing reconciliation
Skills & Experience
- Hire desk, fleet admin or similar background
- Strong admin, organisation and numeracy skills
- Experience with pro‑forma invoices/damage quotes
- Confident overseeing HGV and 3.5t vehicle coordination
- Good IT skills (MS Office; hire/fleet systems desirable)
- Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure
- High attention to detail; ability to prioritise
- Full UK driving licence preferred
What's on Offer
- Temp‑to‑perm WITH THE VIEW TO GO PERMANENT
- Competitive rate (DOE)
- Training and supportive team
- Standard business hours with some flexibility
Please note: the salary/rate advertised is an estimate and may vary depending on experience.