Trainee Rental Controller

King Vehicle Engineering Ltd

Job Title:

Trainee Rental Fleet Controller

Location:

Market Harborough (LE16)

Salary:
Competitive + benefits

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than £300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise.

The King Group of Companies has been providing transport equipment solutions for more than 60 years and is now part of the Martin Group of Companies. We are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so that we can offer the very best service to our customers.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Rental Fleet Controller to support the day to day running of the rental fleet within our Safety Vehicle Hire and Lease division. You’ll join the team responsible for managing and coordinating our growing and diverse specialist Heavy Vehicle hire fleet. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll ultimately play a key part in maintaining fleet operations and working closely with customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth and efficient rental experience for our clients.

Full training will be provided so previous experience in the sector isn’t required. An enthusiastic committed approach and a willingness to learn is essential. The role will provide a career path with ongoing training to develop skills in fleet management and customer service.

This role will suit someone with a great attitude and commitment to customer service and wishes to develop their career within a growing successful business.

• Understand the customer requirements and provide the best solution, ensuring that every interaction with the depot is a positive one.
• Ensure that the hire fleet is compliant so that our customers’ operator’s licences are kept in line.
• Engage with external service providers and maintain strong working relationships.
• Reporting and tracking progress of vehicles that are in the workshop and updating customers accordingly.
• Ensure that all company stakeholders are always kept well informed.

• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Good interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the importance of excellent customer service.
• Experience in a similar role.
• The ability to liaise with colleagues and customers on a professional level, using good communication/interpersonal skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.