MGF are currently seeking to recruit an Apprentice to join our Operations team at our Stanton depot near Bury St. Edmunds.

Your main responsibility will be to assist the Hire Desk department with managing enquiries on the hire desk and converting them into hire business whilst developing your knowledge of hire processes, MGF equipment, transport planning, customer service and commercial awareness through on-the-job learning and formal apprenticeship training.

As a Hire Controller apprentice at MGF, you will take part in a structured training programme studying the Level 2 Hire Controller apprenticeship standard and completing the associated end point assessment (EPA). MGF is committed to supporting professional development, during this time you will be trained and mentored by your experienced colleagues and receive on-the-job training and support.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

Assisting with receiving orders (on-hires) and requests for collections (off hires)
Supporting with planning transport for deliveries and collections
Efficient running and co-ordinating of internal and external haulage
Assisting with the preparation and issue of hire quotations
Supporting the hire desk team with processing damage reports, obtaining information relating to damages and assisting with customer communications.
Assisting the Hire Desk Team with administration

The core skill requirements of this role are:

Administration and organisation skills.
A minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade 9-4 or equivalent (including Maths and English).
Interpersonal skills at all levels.
IT Skills with a good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
Willingness to learn and take up new challenges.
Self-motivated and be able to work effectively within a team.

With a sense of family at the core of our company culture, MGF is a well-established business and as we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. We offer a competitive salary together with opportunities to develop your skills to build and progress your career with MGF. Employees enjoy a range of benefits:

31 days annual leave including bank holidays
Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Training & development – online, in house, external providers and hands on practical experience
Continual Professional Development including funded membership to a professional institute / body
Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
Shutdown over the Christmas period
Refer a friend scheme
Free on-site parking

MGF is a long-standing, trusted provider of comprehensive temporary work solutions in the construction industry. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we go above and beyond to provide a complete solution, for a multitude of projects. This is achieved through continuous investment in our products, infrastructure, processes and people to achieve long term sustainable growth. Employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 13 locations.

We are seeking a team player with a flexible approach who is capable of prioritising a varied workload.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

MGF LTD

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