Apprentice Hire Controller

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.

What you'll do

• Providing technical information to commercial construction and domestic customers to help them select and use suitable equipment for the planned activities e.g. Health & Safety in operation, instructions for use, suitability for construction site and project, transportation requirements
• Ensuring equipment for hire is compliant with Health & Safety requirements e.g. PAT testing, inspections and operational testing, plant operator site cards
• Completing contract documentation at both on-hire and off-hire stages including all legal and health & safety documentation;
• Processing payments including calculating hire & rental charges (vary depending on domestic or commercial construction clients), damage charges, fraud prevention measures and insurance payments
• Being a central point of information for colleagues in terms of stock control, maintenance, staffing (of driver-operated construction plant) and delivery/collection requirements
• Handling commercial and domestic customer technical enquiries and complaints

Training

• Hire Controller (plant, tools and equipment) Level 2
• This is delivered online during work hours over the duration of the apprenticeship

After the apprenticeship

After successful completion, all qualified apprentices are offered a permanent position relevant to their qualification, if still employed with VP.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

All successful applicants will be DBS checked (Criminal record checking).

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Discounts on HP product

About the employer

Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses eleven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, Vp Rail, UK Forks and CPH.

Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Hire controller (plant, tools and equipment) (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CITB
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £21,000 a year