Kennards Hire

Hire Controller

Kennards Hire  •  $72k/yr  •  Cannington, AU / Langford, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Hire Controller
Cannington



  • Join a supportive, down-to-earth team that genuinely backs each
    other
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-energy team where no two days are
    the same
  • Get full support, mentoring and training to take your next
    career step
  • $72,000 base salary + super + profit share + weekend allowance

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know
what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the
largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with
more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best
hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and
innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And
at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do –
make our customers’ jobs easy.

About the role

As the Kennards Hire representative to our customers, we support you
with the training and development you need to be successful in your role. The Hire Controller
will love dealing directly with our customers. They are responsible for providing outstanding customer service on the phone or in branch, coordinating hire contracts, and providing expert advice to our customers through their intimate knowledge of our range of equipment we hire.

This role requires you to;

  • Provide exceptional customer service at all times in accordance with our ‘Every Customer a Raving Fan” value.
  • Assist customers over the phone using the reservation prompt script at the front desk.
  • Create, update and finalise hire schedules
  • Co-ordinating customer hire contracts and branch administration
  • Make recommendations about complementary equipment or products that will support the customer’s needs
  • Support the Branch team by unloading, loading, and delivering equipment, servicing and cleaning equipment,
  • Maintain a good knowledge of our range of gear to help find the best solutions for our customers.
  • Process payments in accordance with the creation, cycle billing and completion of hire schedules
  • Opening and closing the branch as required
  • Clean and maintain the branch showroom, yard and storage spaces

About you

  • Successful applicants have come from various backgrounds such as; Customer service, building & construction, hospitality, retail, driver, landscaping, trade & maintenance.
  • Previous experience in a customer service role, and a genuine interest in helping others
  • The availability to work Saturdays on a rotating roster
  • A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to complete tasks within required timeframes
  • Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities
  • An interest in mechanics and construction equipment and a desire to learn

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards
Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you
walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources
you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported to
lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There’s also a great range of employee benefits and
rewards on offer including:

  • All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
  • Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
  • Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
  • Opportunity for profit share
  • Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
  • Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.

So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles,
changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You
Can.

Simply hit the Apply button and we look forward to talking with you!

Kennards Hire

About Kennards Hire

Kennards Hire is an Australian family-owned and operated company that has been in the hire industry for over 75 years. We have more than 200 sites and branches across Australia and New Zealand. Our diverse product range extends from general hire equipment for the home renovator and professional tradesperson to specialist equipment and heavy machinery used on some of the largest civil infrastructure and commercial construction projects in Australia and New Zealand. This combination of general and specialist equipment allows us to service DIY, trade and large construction customer segments alike.

Our company is built on sound values that promote honesty, fairness, a family vibe, forward thinking and innovation. Our value of ‘Taking Hire Higher’ is a value which is core to our success.

While we can boast an impressive and extensive range of hire equipment, we are the type of hire business that always put customers first. We strive to make our customers job easy through innovation, convenience and location.

An industry first has seen us introduce QR codes on all our equipment. Downloading this allows our customers to see the full service history, risk assessment, operator's manuals and much more. Our website is mobile so equipment and the closest locations can be easily found while onsite.

Our suppliers are our partners. We combine our efforts to ensure our customers receive best tools, equipment and service. As another industry first, we also hold supplier nights to recognize their contribution to us.

Our staff is as important as our customers. We can only be as good as our people. A range of incentives are in place to help our staff develop further and deliver job satisfaction. We are proud to announce that 35% of our employees have been with us for over 5 years.

Our exciting future will see us think up new ways of making our customers'​ lives easier through innovation, people, culture and more dots on the map!

Kennards Hire makes your job easy!

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Seven Hills, AU
Year Founded
1948
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