Driver/Hire Controller

Allcott Hire is one of Australia's leading equipment hire companies. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a talented, energetic and customer focused team player to work at our new location in Raceview, Ipswich.  

MAIN TASKS

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate: -

• The safe and competent operation of Hi-Ab vehicles, trucks, trailers with manual synchro transmissions.
• The ability to competently load, restrain, transport, and unload a variety of plant and equipment
• A safe, clean driving history.

·        Sound written and literacy skills for the accurate completion of paperwork.

·        Deal with on-line and telephone enquiries and orders from customers to ensure all orders are interpreted and delivered to the specifications required.

·        Liaise with the Allcott Hire team including other hire controllers, branch managers, drivers and service people to ensure that equipment is available, maintained and ready to be delivered to our customers

·        Process hires, off hires, transfers and exchanges using BasePlan (hire industry software).

·        Process manual paperwork when necessary

·        Operate and maintain the daily diary recording of all equipment movements including the reporting of errors and discrepancies to your supervisor

·        A safe clean driving history (may need to do deliveries)

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

·        Flexibility in relation to hours worked (after hours and weekend work available)

·        Computer operation skills at a basic to intermediate level

·        Microsoft Office software skills at basic-intermediate level

·        Strong communication skills to liaise with customers, staff and management

·        A current manual MR driver's license

·        A physical fitness level to carry out light manual handling duties

·        Being mentally fit to deal with the daily activities of the equipment hire industry

·        Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

·        A good command of the English language

If you think you can make a difference within our organisation, please apply and email through your resume along with a cover letter in (PDF) format only to the link below.

Only successful candidates will be notified.