Rental Hire Controller / Technical Sales Assistant in Edinburgh

Looking to turn a new leaf? Join our fast-growing, dynamic company anywhere in Europe! To make a major contribution to the ongoing growth of our UK business, we are looking for a highly motivated, successful field salesperson who is now looking for their next outstanding challenge. We’re a fast-growing business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and innovation.

As we expand our Power & Tools Division, we are looking for a technically skilled and customer-oriented professional to join our team as a Technical Sales / Rental Coordinator. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for clients, providing expert advice on industrial equipment, coordinating rentals, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction in a dynamic sales environment.

Your Focus:

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, offering professional advice on technical equipment and services.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Handle incoming inquiries, prepare quotations, and follow up on sales leads.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to align customer requirements with available equipment and services.
• Coordinate internal and external transportation to ensure timely equipment delivery.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on rental agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Technical Support:

• Explain technical specifications and operational processes clearly to clients.
• Organise and monitor technical inspections of equipment when required.
• Stay informed about industry developments and innovations to provide up-to-date solutions.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate customer and contract records in ERP systems.
• Process orders, invoices, and contracts efficiently.
• Verify and approve supplier invoices in line with rental agreements.
• Manage equipment inventory and proactively address shortages with suppliers and internal teams.

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and standards.
• Correctly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during site visits or equipment handling.
• Actively identify and mitigate safety and environmental risks.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within industrial equipment rental or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of technical equipment and industrial client needs (oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy).
• Strong customer focus with a sales-driven mindset.
• Excellent technical knowledge and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Persuasive, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Well-organised with strong time-management skills.
• Able to plan, prioritise, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety-conscious with awareness of environmental impacts.

About Us:

United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customisable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety.

We have 38 offices across Europe (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK). Our European headquarters is located in the Netherlands. Growth is in our DNA and this offers employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,520 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. The company’s approximately 26,650 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others.

United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA. Additional information about United Rentals is available at an employer, we provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non-performance-related factors. We value diversity and inclusion and provide a respectful working environment where discrimination and harassment have no place.

Our Offer:

United Rentals offers you a challenging position within an international, service-oriented and pleasant work environment where there is room for initiatives. Your opinion and innovative ideas are valued. We invest in your personal growth through coaching and training.

We spend a lot of time on a thorough training program to ensure that you have a good basis to start your career at United Rentals. We believe our people should be rewarded for their contribution. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Private Health Insurance – provided by AXA, giving you access to quality healthcare when you need it. 25 Days Annual Leave.