Vp Apprentice Hire Controller

Job Introduction Join Our Apprenticeship Programme and Shape Your Future

Embark on a journey with us through our Apprenticeship programme, where we prioritise your growth and success beyond the training period. We are committed to equipping you with lifelong skills in a supportive and encouraging work environment, ensuring your career aspirations become a reality.

The Hire Controller role is about offering a service to both commercial and domestic customers to hire plant, tools and equipment (PTE) on short or long-term hire to carry out specific tasks. The type of product hired could range from powered hand tools, concrete breaker to towers and platforms.

Year 1:
Working with the designated college on modules during the year you will cover a number of modules including Health & Safety, extracting information, procuring equipment, responding to customer queries and setting up hire contracts.

We offer a competitive starting salary of £21,000 in the first year, increasing to approximately £27,000 upon qualification. You'll receive on-the-job training alongside a college education leading to a nationally recognised “Hire Controller” Level 2 qualification. Successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme also guarantees a permanent position at Vp if still employed with Vp at the end of your Apprenticeship.

Minimum qualifications include Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language (or Grade 5 or above in Scottish Highers), along with strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, any relevant work experience and a genuine interest in engineering and / or equipment maintenance. Completing our application form thoughtfully, showcasing your personality and interest in our programme, is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering top-quality hire equipment which exceeds customer expectations. With exciting growth prospects and a commitment to superior customer service in the construction and house building industries, we invite you to build your future alongside us as Vp continues to evolve and thrive.