Hire & Sales Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
General information
Reference
012279
Publication start date
03/11/2026
Job description
Hire and Sales Co-ordinators
Post description
Hire & Sales Co-ordinator
Vacancy details
Division
Lifting - Hire & Sales
Title
Hire & Sales Coordinator
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
1 Lancaster Road, Dunston Industrial Estate, Gateshead, Newcastle, NE119JR
Location
United Kingdom, North East, Gateshead Lifting
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
Are you ready to bring your energy, drive, and customer-first mindset to a fast-paced, high-impact role? We're looking for an enthusiastic Hire & Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic Lifting division who provide a range of specialist lifting equipment for a variety of customers, from small independent to large National accounts.
As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and driving our success. From managing hire requests to coordinating logistics and resolving queries, you'll be the go-to expert who keeps everything running smoothly. It's a challenging, rewarding role that offers real career progression in a business that's growing fast.
If you're passionate about customer service, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious team-this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing incoming and outgoing hires per day across a wide range of lifting equipment
- Processing hire desk administration and handling customer and supplier queries with speed and accuracy
- Ensuring stock levels meet demand and identifying opportunities to maximise sales
- Coordinating with drivers and fitters to ensure timely deliveries and collections
- Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues with professionalis
About You
The ideal candidate will bring a mix of operational know-how, customer focus, and a proactive mindset, including:
- Ideally proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills with a commercial edge and a drive to increase sales
- Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail
- Confident IT skills, including Outlook and Excel
- A team player who can also work independently and use their initiative
- Experience in the plant & tool hire industry is a bonus-but if you've got the passion and willingness to learn, we'll support you every step of the way
About Us
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.
As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:
- More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
- Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
- Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
- Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application-we'll take it from there. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.