Trainee Hire Controller

Overview

Wernick Hire – The UK's Biggest and Best in Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation.

At Wernick Hire, we’re the UK's largest and longest-standing provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and a proud member of the Wernick Group. Since 1934, we’ve been growing and evolving, with a strong track record of success. We’re looking for an Assistant Hire Controller to join our team and support the depot operations. We’ll provide training and support to help you grow your career with us.

Role:
Assistant Hire Controller

• 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 Health & Safety policies.
• Be aware of company KPI targets for the depot and assist in achieving and exceeding them.

• 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

At Wernick, youre more than an employee; youre 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.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to 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 and services)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal and rewards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day

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. 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 CVs will be treated as gifts and we have no liability to you for any fee. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Eligibility
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.

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