Trainee Hire Controller
Trainee Hire Controller
Wernick HireThe 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 this role
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first-class customer service.
Prepare hire contracts, quotations, and other necessary correspondence through the MCS-RM system.
Handle enquiries and source new business.
Record enquiries and their sources.
Follow up on quotations and enquiries.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Perform any other relevant tasks as required by your line manager.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including adherence to all Health & Safety policies.
Be aware of company KPI targets for the depot and assist in achieving and exceeding them.
Ideal Candidate:
IT literate: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
Numerate: Strong with numbers and data
Excellent administration and customer service skills
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'.
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
Christmas Shutdown
Early finish Friday
Group pension scheme
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Long service awards
Employee of the Month awards
Customer service awards
Life Assurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
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)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
Cycle to work scheme
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.
The 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
What you will need
Required criteria
- Excellent administration skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Ability to use Microsoft outlook, word and basic excel
- Willingness to learn and undergo training.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Proactive and organized approach to work.
Desired criteria
- Enthusiastic and energetic approach to work.
- Possess a 'can-do' attitude.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Interest in the modular buildings and site accommodation industry.
- Basic computer literacy.
