Rental Controller

Pertemps Bristol CommercialBristolreedpublished 10/26/2026

Your tasks

Reporting to the Rental Service Manager, the Rental Service Controller will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day activities of a team of field service engineers, ensuring an efficient, responsive and customer-focused service.

You will work closely with service supervisors and colleagues across the business to coordinate operational requirements, manage service and breakdown enquiries, maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.

  • Act as the first point of contact for service-related enquiries from customers.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls and emails relating to servicing, breakdowns and repairs.
  • Arrange service visits and maintain clear communication with customers throughout the process.
  • Assist with coordinating engineer attendance and planning preventative maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, service visits and remote repairs.
  • Liaise with field service engineers to ensure jobs are scheduled and completed efficiently.
  • Work collaboratively with service supervisors and other departments to ensure operational requirements are met.
  • Monitor service requests and help minimise equipment downtime.
  • Maintain a high standard of communication with both internal colleagues and external customers.
  • Provide general administrative support to the service team as required.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused individual looking to develop their career within a busy service and operations environment.

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • A professional and confident telephone manner.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • The ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
  • A willingness to learn new systems and processes.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

What we offer

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

  • Employee bonus scheme.
  • Training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme.
  • Private medical scheme, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
  • Life assurance scheme, with access to additional healthcare support and counselling services.
  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Employee referral scheme.

Other

Rental Service Controller Location: Bristol

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm