Level 2Intermediate Β· GCSE equivalent
Hire controller (plant, tools and equipment)
Providing specialist plant, tools, machinery or equipment on short or long-term hire.
Typical duration
1 year
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Construction and the built environment
Standard ref
ST0269
Role overview
The Hire Controller (Plant, Tools and Equipment) apprenticeship at Level 2 trains you to manage the hire process for construction plant, tools, and equipment from a depot or hire desk, coordinating the booking, dispatch, and return of equipment to construction and trade customers. You will be the first point of contact for customers, processing orders, checking availability, and ensuring equipment leaves and returns in safe working condition. It leads to roles as a hire desk controller, depot supervisor, or account manager in the plant hire industry.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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