At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate equipment hire, manage bookings, and support customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Big Chief Hire, a leading supplier of truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia.
- Benefits: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture that values hard work and invests in your future.
- Why this job: Become the heartbeat of our operations and make a real impact on customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in hire management is a plus; strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
Big Chief Hire Burton SA is seeking a motivated and organised Hire Controller to join our team, playing a key role in coordinating equipment hire, supporting customers with their needs, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our busy operations in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
About The Role
As a Hire Controller, you’ll be the heartbeat of our hire operations—building strong customer relationships, managing bookings, and ensuring equipment is delivered on time and ready for action. You’ll maximise every sales opportunity through your day-to-day customer interactions and keep operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end hire process, including bookings, scheduling, dispatch and returns.
- Provide customers with equipment availability and tailored hire solutions.
- Coordinate transport, delivery and collection of machinery and vehicles.
- Maintain accurate records of all equipment — in branch, on hire, or in service/repair.
- Monitor and manage hire agreements, contracts, and related documentation.
About You
You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a pivotal point of contact. You bring:
- Previous experience in truck or machinery hire (highly desirable).
- Strong multitasking and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication — confident, clear and customer-focused.
- High attention to detail with strong accuracy in documentation.
- Experience with hire management systems or the ability to learn quickly.
- A proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
About Us
Big Chief Hire, a proud member of the Northeast Auto Group, is your go-to supplier for truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia. We provide an extensive range of hire equipment — from earthmovers to trucks — tailored to suit every project. Whether you need wet hire with skilled operators or dry hire where you take the controls, Big Chief Hire is committed to delivering exceptional service, reliable machinery, and flexible hire solutions.
Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical.
Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations, Northeast Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.
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