Kennards Hire

Specialist Hire Controller

Kennards Hire  •  $72k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Specialist Hire Controller
Access & Earthmoving Perth

  • We recognise and celebrate success – whether big wins or small
    efforts
  • Develop your skills with ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Keep operations smooth and efficient while juggling multiple
    priorities
  • $72,000 base salary + super + profit share bonus

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 a Specialist Hire Controller, you'll report to the Specialist Manager and work within our wider Distribution Centre (DC) team. Several specialist businesses operate within the DC, benefiting from shared logistics, repair, and maintenance functions. This role focuses on delivering customer-centric solutions by showcasing expertise in our specialist equipment and meeting customer expectations.

At Kennards Hire, we provide the training and development you need to thrive in your role. You'll represent our brand to customers, offering expert advice and outstanding service, either in-branch or over the phone. With your intimate knowledge of our equipment, you'll help customers find the best solutions for their needs.

This role requires you to

  • Provide exceptional customer service, living up to our "Every Customer a Raving Fan" value.
  • Assist customers over the phone using our reservation prompt script or in person at the front desk.
  • Create, update, and finalise hire schedules.
  • Coordinate customer hire contracts and branch administration.
  • Recommend complementary equipment or products to meet customer needs
  • Maintain strong product knowledge to provide tailored solutions.
  • Process payments for hire schedules, including creation, cycle billing, and completion
  • Support the branch team by unloading, loading, delivering, servicing, and cleaning equipment
  • Open and close the branch and clean and maintain the branch showroom, yard, and storage areas as required

About you

  • Previous experience in a customer service role, and a genuine interest in helping others
  • Strong experience in sales administration
  • 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
  • A passion for delivering top-notch customer service
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • A hands-on attitude and willingness to support the team
  • A good understanding of safety and operational procedures

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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