Assistant Hire Controller

About the Company

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

About the Role

Assistant Hire Controller

Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Permanent, Full time

Join our dynamic Operations Team at Scantech Middle East, where you’ll play a key role in supporting our growing regional and global projects.

Based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you’ll be responsible for managing equipment rental, personnel charges, and sales orders using IFS and related systems. Your work will directly support projects across the Middle East, with the flexibility to assist on global initiatives when required.

We’re looking for a reliable team player with a flexible, can-do attitude — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to operational excellence.

Principle Accountabilities

• Coordinate with ops manager on equipment availability and assign to the project on IFS.
• Assist in the management of the rental trigger points for equipment and personnel from the contract.
• Ensure the initial PO matches the terms and conditions of the contract and request revisions if needed.
• Assist in updating ongoing rentals to mirror shipping, operational, standby periods and off-hires.
• Prepare and send out equipment timesheets and so the hire controller can ensure IFS matches the signed timesheets.
• Follow up on personnel timesheets with the operations team.
• Assist in following up for PO’s from the clients.
• Assist the hire controller in raising the preliminary invoices prior to the monthly invoice meetings.
• Attend regional monthly invoice meetings.
• Assist in preparing all relevant back-up documentation to be submitted to the invoicing team for accurate submission at months end.
• Assist the operations team when required and vacation cover.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.

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