Hire Controller
Places for People
Holmethorpe · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Holmethorpe, Surrey
Category
Sales
We are The Hire Place UK, part of the Places for People Group; we are looking for aHireControllerto join our team.
If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
This role is a varied andinterestingrole which requiresinvolvementin the completehireprocess and is anopportunityto be involved in a widevarietyof the functions within thehirebusiness.
The primary function of this role will be dealingwithcustomers, and arranginghireand sales of goods and equipment, completing theappropriatepaperwork, planning driver routes, dealingwithinvoice queries, placing orderswithsuppliers and related tasks, alongwithmany other duties that may be required from time to time.
This role is based on site 5 days a week (Monday to Friday 8am
- 5pm).
For moreinformationplease download our job profileavailableon our website.
More about you Ideally applicants should have experience of: Managing on/ off hires, Providing / raising quotations to customers, Procurement relating to hire and purchase of equipment, Building working relationships, MS Office including Outlook/Word/Excel, as well as basicmathematicalability.
Experience in thehire industry is an advantage but not essential.
The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for.
Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: Annual bonus Excellent holiday pay and sick pay Pension with matched contributions Training What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply.
You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know.
We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .
W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need.
We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. xwzovoh
Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
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If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
This role is a varied andinterestingrole which requiresinvolvementin the completehireprocess and is anopportunityto be involved in a widevarietyof the functions within thehirebusiness.
The primary function of this role will be dealingwithcustomers, and arranginghireand sales of goods and equipment, completing theappropriatepaperwork, planning driver routes, dealingwithinvoice queries, placing orderswithsuppliers and related tasks, alongwithmany other duties that may be required from time to time.
This role is based on site 5 days a week (Monday to Friday 8am
- 5pm).
For moreinformationplease download our job profileavailableon our website.
More about you Ideally applicants should have experience of: Managing on/ off hires, Providing / raising quotations to customers, Procurement relating to hire and purchase of equipment, Building working relationships, MS Office including Outlook/Word/Excel, as well as basicmathematicalability.
Experience in thehire industry is an advantage but not essential.
The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for.
Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: Annual bonus Excellent holiday pay and sick pay Pension with matched contributions Training What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply.
You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know.
We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .
W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need.
We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. xwzovoh
Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities