Vice President Controller

MEP Hire; Rainham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hiring service provider in Rainham is looking for an Apprentice Hire Controller. This apprenticeship involves providing outstanding service in hiring plant, tools, and equipment to both commercial and domestic customers. You'll complete various training modules while earning a starting salary of £21,000, with potential growth to £27,000. Successful apprentices may secure permanent positions, making this a great opportunity to kickstart your career in the equipment hire industry.

Qualifications

• Successful completion leads to a permanent position.
• Genuine interest in equipment maintenance.
• Any relevant work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Offer service to customers for hiring plant, tools, and equipment.
• Cover modules including Health & Safety and customer queries.
• Set up hire contracts and respond to customer queries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Interest in engineering

Education

Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and 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/362/1598* **Contract Type** Apprentice Year 1* **Working Hours** 40* **Closing Date** 26 June, 2026* **Job Category** Depot/Branch* **Business Unit** MEP Hire* **Location** Rainham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 9 February, 2026