Hire and Sales Coordinator

GAP Group; Elgin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Hire & Sales Coordinator to join its dynamic team in Elgin, Scotland. You will manage hire requests, coordinate logistics, and resolve customer queries in a busy depot environment. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced setting and excellent customer service skills. This role offers significant career development and a supportive work culture with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Career growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Experience in the plant & tool hire industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing hires per day across various plant and tool equipment.
• Process hire desk administration and handle customer and supplier queries.
• Ensure stock levels meet demand and identify opportunities to maximise sales.
• Coordinate with drivers and fitters for timely deliveries and collections.
• Resolve customer complaints and supplier issues professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

About the role

Are you ready to bring your energy, drive, and customer‑first mindset to a fast‑paced, high‑impact role? We're looking for an enthusiastic Hire & Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic Plant & Tool division. If you thrive on building relationships, love solving problems, and enjoy the buzz of a busy depot environment, this is your opportunity to shine.

The Role

As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and driving our success. From managing hire requests to coordinating logistics and resolving queries, you'll be the go‑to expert who keeps everything running smoothly. It's a challenging, rewarding role that offers real career progression in a business that's growing fast.

About You

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing incoming and outgoing hires per day across a wide range of plant and tool equipment
• Processing hire desk administration and handling customer and supplier queries with speed and accuracy
• Ensuring stock levels meet demand and identifying opportunities to maximise sales
• Coordinating with drivers and fitters to ensure timely deliveries and collections
• Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues with professionalism and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills with a commercial edge and a drive to increase sales
• Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook and Excel
• A team player who can also work independently and use their initiative
• Experience in the plant & tool hire industry is a bonus—but if you've got the passion and willingness to learn, we'll support you every step of the way

About Us

You’ll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we’re proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands‑on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we'll take it from there.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings—regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or background.