Hire and Sales Coordinator - Preston

GAP Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Preston seeks a Hire & Sales Coordinator to manage hire requests and ensure exceptional customer service. This role involves coordinating logistics, resolving queries, and maximizing sales opportunities in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced setting, strong communication skills, and detail orientation. With a commitment to your success, the company offers career growth and development. If you're looking to make a difference within a supportive team, apply now!

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and drive to increase sales.
• Experience in the plant & tool hire industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing hires across a range of plant and tool equipment.
• Process hire desk administration and handle queries speedily and accurately.
• Ensure stock levels meet demand and maximize sales opportunities.
• Coordinate timely deliveries and collections with drivers.
• Resolve customer complaints and supplier issues efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Outlook, Excel)

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

United Kingdom, North West, Preston Plant & Tools

Location

Alexander House, Walton Summit Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR58AQ

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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. 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. If you're passionate about customer service, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious team—this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

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

About You

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

About GAP and What We Offer You'll be joining an industry leader that is 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. As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• 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.