Unit 36 Greta House
Greta House, Mandale Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DH1 1TT

VP PLC - Apprentice Hire Controller

Salary: £21,000 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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VP PLC - Apprentice Hire Controller

Summary

The Hire Controller role is about offering a service to both commercial and domestic customers to hire plant, tools and equipment (PTE) on short or long-term hire to carry out specific tasks. The type of product hired could range from powered hand tools, concrete breaker to towers and platforms.

Annual wage: £21,000 a year
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Training course: Hire controller (plant, tools and equipment) (level 2)

Hours
Monday- Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 05 October 2026

Duration: 1 Year

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

  • Providing technical information to commercial construction and domestic customers to help them select and use suitable equipment for the planned activities e.g. Health & Safety in operation, instructions for use, suitability for construction site and project, transportation requirements
  • Ensuring equipment for hire is compliant with Health & Safety requirements e.g. PAT testing, inspections and operational testing, plant operator site cards
  • Completing contract documentation at both on-hire and off-hire stages including all legal and health & safety documentation;
  • Processing payments including calculating hire & rental charges (vary depending on domestic or commercial construction clients), damage charges, fraud prevention measures and insurance payments
  • Being a central point of information for colleagues in terms of stock control, maintenance, staffing (of driver-operated construction plant) and delivery/collection requirements
  • Handling commercial and domestic customer technical enquiries and complaints

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CITB

Your training course

Hire controller (plant, tools and equipment) (level 2)

Your training plan

  • This is delivered online during work hours over the duration of the apprenticeship 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

All successful applicants will be DBS checked (Criminal Recrord Checking)

About this company

Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses eleven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, Vp Rail, UK Forks and CPH.

Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

https://www.vpplc.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Salary sacrifice pension 
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Free Tool Hire
  • Life Assurance cover 3x salary 
  • Share save scheme 
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Recommend a friend scheme 
  • Discounts on HP product

After this apprenticeship

  • After successful completion all qualified apprentices are offered a permanent position relevant to their qualification if still employed with Vp

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VP PLC

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014389.

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Closes on Friday 26 June 2026

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