Role:Hire Controller Location: Ballymount, Dublin Company: Laois Hire part of The Briggs Equipment Group Contract: Permanent About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and Galway Plant and Tool Hire. Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland, who provide a comprehensive range of services from plant machinery and tools to highly specialised equipment. We have a new opportunity for a driven and motived Hire Controller to join our successful and team based in Dublin. In this role you will be: Coordinate end-to-end hire lifecycle management, including order intake, asset allocation, contract setup, delivery scheduling, and off-hire processing to ensure seamless customer fulfilment. Optimise fleet utilisation rates by dynamically allocating equipment based on availability, location, and demand forecasts, reducing idle time and maximising ROI on assets. Analyse hire demand patterns and utilisation data to support capacity planning, seasonal forecasting, and strategic fleet expansion decisions. Serve as the primary interface between customers, transport teams, and engineering units to ensure timely delivery, installation, and collection of hired equipment. Manage commercial aspects of hire agreements, including pricing validation, contract compliance, billing accuracy, and margin optimisation. Monitor service and maintenance schedules of hired assets in collaboration with engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., LOLER/GA1) and minimise downtime. Implement process improvements within hire operations by identifying inefficiencies, automating workflows, and enhancing system utilisation (ERP/CRM platforms) Maintain accurate real-time records of fleet inventory across multiple depots using internal asset management systems. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to equipment hire, transport logistics, and health & safety standards. What will help you to excel in this role: Problem solving skills A strong focus on customer satisfaction Excellent IT skills Organised and good attention to detail Excellent communication skills and team player. What you can expect from us: Competitiive salary Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% Profitshare bonus based on business performance Paycare and eyecare health scheme High street discounts Whats next If you are interested in joining Laois Hire, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.