Wernick Hire
The UK's Biggest and Best in Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation!
About Us
At Wernick Hire, we’re not just the UK's largest and longest-standing provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings — we’re also a proud member of the Wernick Group, celebrating an impressive 90 years of success! Since 1934, we’ve been growing, thriving, and doubling our profits in the past five years alone. And guess what? It’s all thanks to our amazing team who bring energy, creativity, and a can-do attitude to everything we do.
Role Overview: Assistant Hire Controller
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen? As a Trainee Hire Controller, you'll be working closely with the Hire Controllers, the dynamic heartbeat of our depot! You'll be part of the action, helping everything run smoothly. We’ll set you up for success with all the training and support you need to grow your career with us. Ready to take the next step? Join our enthusiastic, fast-moving team today!
Why Join Us?
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Exciting Career Growth: At Wernick Hire, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer career opportunities! We’re all about helping you grow, with plenty of training and development to take you to the next level.
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Be Part of a Winning Team: Our team is passionate, friendly, and full of energy. We work hard, but we also know how to have fun and celebrate our successes together.
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Longstanding Legacy: With 90 years of history and growth, we’re a stable and successful company that’s only getting stronger. You’ll be joining an industry leader with a bright future.
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Make an Impact: Whether you’re working behind the scenes or on the front line, you’ll be part of something bigger. Your work will directly contribute to our continued success.
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A Can-Do Culture: We foster a positive, supportive environment where enthusiasm and fresh ideas are always encouraged. If you’ve got the drive, we’ve got the opportunities.
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Competitive Benefits: Along with a rewarding role, we offer competitive salary packages, benefits, and perks that make sure you feel valued.
Ready to make your mark with us? Join Wernick Hire and be part of something amazing!
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide first-class customer service.
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Prepare hire contracts, quotations, and other necessary correspondence through the MCS-RM system.
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Handle enquiries and source new business.
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Record enquiries and their sources.
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Follow up on quotations and enquiries.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
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Perform any other relevant tasks as required by your line manager.
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Comply with all company policies and procedures, including adherence to all Health & Safety policies.
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Be aware of company KPI targets for the depot and assist in achieving and exceeding them.
Ideal Candidate:
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IT literate: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
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Numerate: Strong with numbers and data
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Excellent administration and customer service skills
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Capable of thriving under pressure in a busy role
Your Future with the Wernick Group
At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
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Competitive salary and bonus scheme
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Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
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Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
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Christmas Shutdown
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Early finish Friday
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Group pension scheme
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Annual Salary review – takes place each January
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Long service awards
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Employee of the Month awards
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Customer service awards
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Life Assurance
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Personal Accident Insurance
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Free onsite parking
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Employee assistance programme
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Training and progression opportunities
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Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
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Open door policy
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Employee Referral scheme
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Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
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Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
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Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
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Cycle to work scheme
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Annual paid volunteering day
- Healthcare Cash plan
Apply Today and Take the Next Step in Your Career!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
he company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Please note, this vacancy is subject to close earlier than the stated closing date dependent on application numbers
Required Criteria
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Excellent administration skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Ability to use Microsoft outlook, word and basic excel
Skills Needed
About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
Company Culture
Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Company Benefits
Your Future with the Wernick Group
At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
Not disclosed
