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Apprenticeship Opportunity - L3 Business Administration/Trainee Hire Controller - September start!
Apprenticeship Opportunity - L3 Business Administration/Trainee Hire Controller - September start!
Calling All School Leavers! Start Your Career with a Business Admin Apprenticeship & Secure a Full-Time Role!
About Us – The Wernick Group
Since 1934, The Wernick Group has grown from a small family business into the UK’s largest independent provider of portable and modular accommodation.
We’ve built our success on innovation, strategic acquisitions, and organic growth, serving both the public and private sectors with everything from modular buildings to off-grid power solutions. With 45 operating centres across 39 locations nationwide, we are a thriving, family-owned business, led by David Wernick, grandson of our founder.
Now, we’re looking for an ambitious and confident school leaver to join our team in Wernick Hire and start their career in our business!
Wernick Hire is the largest of the Group companies focusing on the hire of portable accommodation and modular buildings to various industries including Construction, Education and Healthcare.
We are excited to give this amazing opportunity to a confident and ambitious young person as this really is an amazing start to your career. The programme, which is 12-18 months will not only prepare you for the world of work but also give you a L3 Business Qualification!
After successful completion, once this has been reviewed, you could become a fully fledged Hire Controller, and from there we offer further progression, the sky really is the limit!
We hope you will be with us for a long time, the same as any new person, we will ensure you have a fantastic journey and give you the tools you need to succeed.
We are a friendly bunch, this is due to the family owned company and our ethos, we treat everyone like our family and will help you through whatever the day throws at you!
About this role
Are you leaving school this summer?
Predicted Grade 4 (or above) in Maths & English?
Looking for a real job with real progression?
Ready to earn while you learn?
Our 12-18 Month Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career and could secure a full-time role as a Hire Controller once you successfully complete the programme!
Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
A real job from day one – gain hands-on experience in a busy business environment.
Earn while you learn – get paid from the start, not to mention all the other benefits we offer!
Progression opportunity – you could step into a Hire Controller role after completing the programme, with further career development opportunities.
Gain essential business skills – customer service, IT systems, admin, communication & problem-solving.
Structured training & workshops – learn from experienced trainers and mentors.
What Will You Do?
Settle in, meet the team & learn how the business works!
Build confidence, develop customer service skills & handle enquiries.
Master IT systems, manage documents & understand business operations.
Gain expertise in problem-solving, project management & business improvement.
Complete an exciting final project, prove your skills & secure a full-time role as a Hire Controller!
You won't be alone, we will pair you up with one of our experienced Hire Controllers or Senior Hire Controllers, they will be with you every step of your apprenticeship to guide you along with the rest of the depot staff who will be there to answer questions and help you whenever you need it. You will also be given 1 day a week where you complete workshops with your training provider.
Who Can Apply?
School leavers finishing in Summer 2025 with at least Grade 4 in Maths & English.
Energetic, enthusiastic & ready to learn!
No experience required – just a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard, a little confidence will go a long way!
Available to start in September.
Apply NOW with proof of your predicted grades!
Limited places available! Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your career in business with Wernick Hire!
What's in this for you?
We believe in engaging employees and loyalty, we will give you this amazing opportunity to step into your first role with a secure, growing company. Not only this, we will give you a salary from day one, paid holidays (24 to start) then after 5 years of being here, this rises so when you reach 10 years, you will get 28 days plus bank holidays and options to buy and sell holidays!
That's not all..... we give you life assurance, personal accident cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts in shops and restaurants and your eye tests free! We listen to your opinions and reward you if your ideas are implemented!
What more do you need?
Should you be lucky enough to be shortlisted, one of our friendly recruitment team will give you a call, they will ask you a few questions and tell you about our lovely company, the culture, and answer any other questions you have.
If this is a good match for us and you we will bring you in for interview, our recruitment co-ordinator will be able to assist you with this as well, making sure you are fully prepared for it.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Ability to get to the job location
- Grade 4 in Maths and English gained in the last 2 years (or predicted for finishing this summer)
