Apprentice Tool Hire Controller

Here at Banner Plant, we operate a highly successful plant hire company. Our people are our passion and the driving force behind our achievements. Our hire fleet consists of exciting and modern machines and accommodation units that are imperative to the build process of today's skylines. 

The role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Tool Hire Controller. This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn about the tool hire industry, develop essential skills, and kick-start their career in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn how to manage the day-to-day operations of the tool hire department under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Assist in processing customer orders, including equipment selection, rental agreements, and invoicing.
• Gain knowledge about various tools and equipment, their applications, and proper handling procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure equipment availability, maintenance, and compliance with safety standards.
• Develop strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers, addressing inquiries and providing expert advice.
• Participate in inventory management tasks, including stock replenishment, stocktaking, and maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, prioritising safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

As an Apprentice Hire Controller you will study the Level 2 Hire Controller apprenticeship standard and take the end point assessment (EPA).  This takes around 15 months and you will be trained and mentored by our experienced colleagues and our specialist apprenticeship provider. 

GCSE’s in English, Maths and ICT at grade 4 (or equivalent) or above are desirable; however, not essential as Functional Skills are offered as part of the Apprenticeship Framework.

We are passionate about our people, and we are committed to your career development with us. You will have full access to our learning and development team, and we encourage you to consider your own training desires and make suggestions. We pride ourselves on fully supporting you in undertaking training and education to achieve your goals and objectives.

Our Offer

We believe that we have a competitive and progressive benefits package to help shape and support you both inside and outside of work:

• We pay you a competitive salary – we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and gender pay parity;
• We will provide you with access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing through our salary sacrifice scheme;
• We share your personal and our financial success with our bonus scheme;
• We invest in your future with our pension plan provided by AVIVA;
• We protect your loved ones by providing a life assurance benefit based on multiples of salary;
• We support you when you might have health concerns for you or your family with our AVIVA Digital GP app;
• We will help you manage the balance of work and home with agile working (where possible) and flexibility to ensure that you can be there for those important life events;
• We give you 22 days of annual leave, with the ability to buy additional leave.
• We support a full business closure between Christmas and New Year, which does not require you to use your annual leave entitlement;
• We give you enhanced pay if you take leave due to becoming a parent however you become a parent;
• We support your career aspirations; we are committed to personal growth and internal talent development;
• We offer you access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, which includes access to e-bikes;
• We support you at times when you need external support with our Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

Banner Plant is a long-established plant hire company offering a wide range of products and services for hire and sale. Our head office is in Dronfield, on the edge of Sheffield, with hire centres located in Dronfield (Sheffield), Chesterfield, Derby, Leeds, Leicester, Rotherham and Ossett.

We're part of the Henry Boot Group of Companies. We've defined what makes working with us so special in our unique initiative, the 'Henry Boot Way'. This influences our culture and how we do things and, most importantly, strengthens the relationship between employer and employee.

Equality and Diversity

Since 1886 our business has always put our people first, so we're totally committed to offering an equal opportunity to every individual who joins us. 

The Henry Boot Group of Companies reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.