Vice President Controller

MEP Hire; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company is offering an apprenticeship for a Hire Controller in North East England. You will provide excellent customer service in hiring tools and equipment, with on-the-job training and educational modules leading to a Level 2 qualification. Starting salary is £21,000, rising to £27,000 upon qualification. Ideal candidates should have Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language, along with strong communication skills and a keen interest in engineering. This role promises career development with a permanent position upon apprenticeship completion.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and an interest in engineering/equipment maintenance.
• Teamwork abilities and relevant work experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to hire tools and equipment for tasks.
• Work with college modules on Health & Safety and equipment procurement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Interest in engineering

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 4 in GCSE Maths

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language

Job description

# Vp Apprentice Hire Controller## Job Introduction**Join Our Apprenticeship Programme and Shape Your Future**Embark on a journey with us through our Apprenticeship programme, where we prioritise your growth and success beyond the training period. We are committed to equipping you with lifelong skills in a supportive and encouraging work environment, ensuring your career aspirations become a reality.The Hire Controller role is about offering a service to both commercial and domestic customers to hire plant, tools and equipment (PTE) on short or long-term hire to carry out specific tasks. The type of product hired could range from powered hand tools, concrete breaker to towers and platforms.**Your Apprenticeship Journey:****Year 1**: Working with the designated college on modules during the year you will cover a number of modules including Health & Safety, extracting information, procuring equipment, responding to customer queries and setting up hire contracts.**Unlock Your Career Potential:**We offer a competitive starting salary of £21,000 in the first year, increasing to approximately £27,000 upon qualification. You'll receive on-the-job training alongside a college education leading to a nationally recognised “Hire Controller” Level 2 qualification. Successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme also guarantees a permanent position at Vp if still employed with Vp at the end of your Apprenticeship.Minimum qualifications include Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language (or Grade 5 or above in Scottish Highers), along with strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, any relevant work experience and a genuine interest in engineering and / or equipment maintenance. Completing our application form thoughtfully, showcasing your personality and interest in our programme, is essential.**Join Our Dynamic Team:**This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering top-quality hire equipment which exceeds customer expectations. With exciting growth prospects and a commitment to superior customer service in the construction and housebuilding industries, we invite you to build your future alongside us as Vp continues to evolve and thrive.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Vp Apprentice Hire Controller* **Salary** £21,000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** vpplc/TP/362/1600* **Contract Type** Apprentice Year 1* **Working Hours** 40* **Closing Date** 26 June, 2026* **Job Category** Depot/Branch* **Business Unit** MEP Hire* **Location** Durham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 9 February, 2026