Hire Controller (Plant Hire)

Location: Crewe, United Kingdom. Office-based.

Company

hirify.global is a growing employer operating in plant and equipment hire, construction, and logistics-related services.

What you will do

• Process plant and equipment hire requests from sites and operational teams.
• Source equipment from approved suppliers and arrange deliveries, collections, extensions, and off-hires.
• Ensure hires have valid purchase orders, are correctly costed, and comply with company procedures and commercial agreements.
• Monitor plant utilisation, challenge unnecessary hire costs, and produce reports on hire spend, savings, and supplier performance.
• Resolve supplier queries, invoice discrepancies, damage, loss, breakdowns, and other hire-related disputes.
• Maintain accurate hire records and liaise with site teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding equipment requirements, availability, and performance.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a plant hire, tool hire, construction, or logistics environment.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good commercial awareness and a cost-control mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, customer-focused, proactive, and able to solve problems and negotiate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, remain calm under pressure, and prioritise effectively.

Nice to have

• Experience working with plant hire suppliers.
• Knowledge of construction plant and equipment.
• Experience using procurement or hire management systems such as COINS.
• Understanding of purchase order processes and invoice reconciliation.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time office-based employment.
• Growing business that values and supports its employees.
• Equal opportunities employer committed to fair treatment regardless of protected characteristics.
• Potential for progression or a long-term role.