Accommodation Hire Controller

A little bit about the company:

Jarvie Plant Ltd is a leading independent plant and equipment hire company with over 60 years of experience in the industry. We provide a wide range of plant and equipment hire solutions to the construction civil engineering and industrial sectors. Our Head office is based at Newbridge Edinburgh with depots across Scotland and Manchester. We operate through 6 divisions incorporating Plant Handling Access Accommodation Power and Commercial Vehicles. As a family business with family values our focus is on delivering excellent customer service every time.

The role:

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accommodation Hire Controller to join our JP Accommodation this role you will play a key part in supporting our major projects by collaborating with customers and clients to manage orders and inquiries for our modular buildings and multi-cabin site setups ensuring efficient project delivery and exceptional service. Key Responsibilities include:

Project Management:

• Administer and oversee large complex projects related to Portable Accommodation & Modular Buildings.
• Prepare and present layout drawings quotes and secure orders.
• Administer contracts and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Plan deliveries and prepare method statements.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate activities between customers workshops transport subcontractors and support departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate regularly with customers via phone email and other written communications to address questions and concerns.
• Process and manage off-hire requirements.

Customer and Sales Support:

• Assist with new and used accommodation sales.
• Provide support for general accommodation requirements.
• Generate reports and analyses related to accommodation hire activities.

Team Collaboration:

• Support the Accommodation BDM (Business Development Manager) in targeting major project opportunities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accommodation manager and JPX/Accommodation Team.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure that the company and client health and safety policies are understood and followed while on-site

Are you the right person for this role

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong administrative experience with a solid proficiency in computer skills including numeracy and written communication.
• Experience with computerised drawing packages would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Previous experience in planning managing and coordinating project activities to meet deadlines is highly advantageous.
• Experience within the hire industry particularly in portable accommodation would be beneficial. However candidates with backgrounds in other B2B customer service roles account management or transport will also be considered.
• You will be able to work independently demonstrating excellent communication influencing negotiating and presentation skills both internally and externally.
• Above all you should be able to collaborate effectively within a team be self-motivated and exhibit strong time management skills.

In addition to your skills and experience does your work ethic align with our core values:

• Safety Conscious Safety comes 1st in all Jarvie Plant Operations
• Collaborative Strong individual performer but a Team Player to help one another reach our goals.
• Dependable Strong Team member that the Service Control team and Customers can rely on to do the right thing.
• Progressive possess a drive to assist with continual improvement
• Responsible we make the communities that we call home a better place

If yes this could be the opportunity for you.

The benefits of working at Jarvie Plant:

Our Company vision and values are at the core of everything we do here at Jarvie Plant. With an attractive rewards package that includes a competitive salary our wide range of generous benefits include:

• Monday to Friday work pattern
• Tailored Learning Opportunities and Learning & Development Programme
• Our Employee Discount Scheme
• Staff Discount
• Extra Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

If you have the skills and drive to join our JP Accommodation Team and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV via our Employment Hero recruitment portal. If you have any further questions regarding this role please contact

What we need you to know before applying and/or accepting a job offer from us: Unfortunately we will not consider applications from candidates that require sponsorship. International applicants will only be considered for interview on receipt of documentation to confirm your Right to Work in the UK.

If we offer you a position this will be subject to the completion of certain satisfactory checks. Depending on the requirements of the role this may include a DVLA points check credit and/or criminal reference checks as well as providing satisfactory references.

Jarvie Plant where people are and always will be our greatest asset!

Jarvie Plant Ltd is an employer that welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. Regardless of disability age race religion gender identity sexual preference or sexual orientation we are committed to promoting a culture that protects the physical and mental health of all our staff.