Careers at Willbox

Hire Controller

Job Summary

We are looking for a new hire controller to join our growing container and site accommodation hire division. The chosen candidate will be energetic, have exceptional customer service skills and confident they can convert enquiries into new hire business. They will also need to demonstrate that they can communicate effectively, have exceptional phone and email etiquette, as well as great time keeping and organisational skills to manage the busy workload and varied job role. If you need any more information for this position, please email Neil Crosby at neil@willbox.co.uk.

Location:
Southampton Shipping Container Hire & Sales
Division:
Container Hire
Salary range:
£22,000 - £25,000
Contract period:
Full time (40 hours per week)
Work schedule:
Monday to Friday

About Us

Willbox® has 25+ years experience in container hire, and new & used shipping container sales. Recognised as one of Britain’s leading container suppliers, Willbox® is renowned for its excellent customer service and professionalism. The company has over 20 locations nationwide, and is a growing business with a loyal customer base across a number of sectors. Willbox Ltd is part of the Williams Shipping Group which was founded in 1894. The company is proud of its reputation of being a trusted and honest business, providing an exceptional level of customer service.

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The main responsibilities of the role include:

The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Handling enquiries and providing quotations
  • Arranging the hires of containers and site accommodation across the UK.
  • Stock management
  • Logistics support
  • Liaising with all depots and haulage contractors.
  • Building relationships with key accounts.
  • Occasional sales support
  • General administrative duties

Daily duties include:

Candidate specification:

Benefits:

  • Company social events
  • Health insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Performance bonus
  • Wellness programmes
  • 25 days holiday
  • Annual 30 day working from home allowance
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience

Experience:

  • Admin: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Hire controller: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Sales Business Development (Preferred)

Required skills:

  • Excellent telephone manner and strong customer service skills
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • I.T. Skills: basic computer literacy – MS Office/Outlook skills

Advantageous:

  • Good geographical knowledge of UK
  • Knowledge of Insphire or other similar hire rental asset management systems
  • Knowledge of CRM systems
  • Knowledge of site accommodation/hire industry

Licence Certification:

Reference ID:

HC-SOU-10MAR23

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About Willbox

Willbox, part of the Williams Shipping Group, has over 25 years’ experience in container hire and new and used shipping container sales. We can supply containers to meet any need, including site accommodation, storage, and bespoke containers modified to your requirements, and our consultancy service is here to help you make the best choice.

We deliver nationwide from over 20 depots across the country – contact us now for fast and efficient container services.

Get in Touch

Phone Enquiry:
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Email Enquiry:
24/7

What our customers say

Our Accreditations:
RoSPA
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
British Association of Removers
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
M P B A
Construction Plant Hire Association
BIC
Road Haulage Association
Self Storage Association
Achilles
CSTA
BV Cert ISO 9001, 14001, 45001