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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Plant Hire Contractor jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 4 Plant Hire Contractor jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Plant Hire Contractor do?

  Hire desk controllers, also known as plant hire controllers, are responsible for arranging the hire of tools, machinery or other equipment to individual customers or businesses.

  Tasks required include:

  • Assesses characteristics of goods/services being sold and decides on main selling points.
  • Advises clients and agents on insurance related problems, seeks new outlets for business and quotes premiums, bonus rates, tax concessions, etc..
  • Obtains orders for advertising, financial, catering, printing and transportation services.
  • Organises parties in private households to sell clothing, fashion accessories, giftware and other goods.
  • Provides demonstrations of a product within retail stores, exhibitions and trade fairs to promote interest amongst potential customers.
  • Negotiates agreements for the passage of supply lines over or under land/property and the siting of supporting structures and other items.

• What are the entry requirements for a Plant Hire Contractor?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering practical skills and details of the product or service being sold. NVQs/SVQs in sales are available at Levels 2 and 3.