King Lifting provide plant and machinery movement solutions, contract lifting, and crane hire services across the UK and Europe.
Operating in the Data Centre, Aerospace, Automotive, Food and Beverage, Mechanical and Electrical Services and the Construction industry in general.
We are a family run business and proud of our name and achievements.
We are currently seeking an Operations Controller to take responsibility for the day-to-day logistics of our plant and machinery movement division.
You will ensure our plant movement teams, plant and equipment are allocated to meet project requirements on a daily and weekly basis, working in a dynamic environment:
Duties include: Liaising with area managers, sales and contract managers to get a detailed understanding of each job ensuring every requirement is suitably resourced.
Allocating and instructing the teams to ensure the appropriate operatives and equipment is identified to each job.
Sourcing from our internal transport and crane fleet along with mechanical handling equipment and labour Where required liaising with our supplier network Ensuring a detailed record is kept, monitoring location and cost tracking equipment on hire.
Responsible for the signing of purchase ledger and ensuring that the rehire cost is minimised.
To be successful in this role you will: Be a self-motivated, confident individual who can thrive under pressure with high attention to detail.
Have previous planning or scheduling experience.
Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills coupled with a positive, professional and 'can do' approach at all times Have good geographical knowledge of UK.
Working experience of Microsoft Office is essential.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a hire desk within the plant and machinery movement, crane or plant hire industries, and have experience of dealing with and managing sub-contractors based around different geographical locations.
This is an office-based role you must live within a daily commutable distance of Avonmouth.
In return you will receive: Competitive salary
Generous annual holiday
Quarterly bonus (results dependent)
Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible benefits with generous Company contribution
Rewards and incentive schemes
Shopping discounts and hubs
Training and development opportunities
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE