Graduate Management Trainee - base location South West

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wernick Group as a Graduate Management Trainee, where you'll receive comprehensive training across various business areas in the modular building sector. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to fast-track your career in a leading company. Ideal candidates are driven graduates with strong communication and leadership skills, ready for a dynamic career path.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car

Generous holiday allowance

Option to buy extra holidays

Early finish Friday

Cycle to work scheme

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven, confident, and eager to succeed.
• Full UK driving licence required for regular travel.
• Some relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the hire desk at depots.
• Shadow a Depot Manager and develop sales skills.
• Gain exposure to on-site project management.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Education

2:2 degree in any subject (preferably Business Management)

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Graduate Management Trainee - base location South West

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Wernick Group Limited

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United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description

Wernick Group Graduate Training Programme

Kickstart Your Career with the UK's Leading Modular Building and Portable Accommodation Experts

About Us: The Wernick Group is Britain’s largest independent hirer and manufacturer of modular and portable buildings. With over 90 years of history, we serve a wide range of industries across both the public and private sectors. Our family-owned and operated business spans multiple divisions, including Wernick Buildings, Wernick Hire, Wernick Construction, Wernick Event Hire, Wernick Refurbished Buildings, Wernick Power Solutions, and Wernick AV Danzer.

The Programme: Our Wernick Hire Graduate Training Programme offers an exceptional opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into the dynamic world of modular and portable buildings. As a Graduate Management Trainee, you will be trained across all business areas, gaining hands-on experience in our depots, field sales, drawing office, factory, estimating departments, and more. This is the perfect chance to fast-track your career in a thriving, market-leading company.

The Programme can start at any time of year.

Please note, can be based at any of the following locations: Avonmouth, Cheltenham, Neath, Plymouth, Cornwall or Devizes

About The Role

What to Expect:

Learn all aspects of the hire desk at one of our larger depots.

Shadow a Depot Manager and work with our senior leadership team.

Develop your sales skills and meet key customers.

Wernick Buildings (6 Months):

Experience factory life at our Neath, South Wales location.

Rotate through departments: shop floor, scheduling, technical, and sales/estimating.

Receive mentorship from the Managing Director.

Wernick Construction (3 Months):

Work alongside a Contracts Manager or Site Supervisor at one of our divisional sales offices.

Gain exposure to on-site project management and supervision.

*timings are approximate and may be subject to change*

Additional Opportunities:

You may also gain experience in our other Group companies to broaden your knowledge.

Upon completion, you’ll be placed in one of the six Wernick Group companies to continue your career at a management level.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking graduates who are driven, confident, and eager to succeed. You should have excellent communication skills, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for leadership.

Ideally, you’ll have a 2:2 degree in any subject and some relevant work experience, although Business Management is preferred.

A full UK driving licence is required as the programme involves regular travel, and some geographical flexibility is necessary.

What you will get in return:

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car

Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

Option to buy extra holidays

Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday

Christmas Shutdown

Early finish Friday

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Salary review – takes place each January

Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)

Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

Geographical flexibility is necessary for the entirety of the Programme, and for the role following completion as you could be permanently placed at any of our depots across the UK.

A full UK Driving Licence will be required as regular travel will be involved.

Further Information:

We are offering a competitive starting salary package** along with a fantastic opportunity to join a company which is well recognised as a market leader in its sector. We will support your progression through every stage of the programme and upon completion you will have all the necessary attributes to establish your career at management level.

A fully expensed company car will be provided. Accommodation costs will be covered whilst working away from your base location.

If you believe the above to match your skill-set and career aspirations, we would welcome your application. Please apply in the first instance by sending your CV and cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the programme.

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.

*Please note that a CSCS card will be required for this part of the Programme and full training will be provided.

**Salary to be discussed at interview stage.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all aspects of the community.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. Please advise our recruitment team if you require any reasonable adjustments for interview.

Please note, this vacancy is subject to close earlier than the stated closing date dependent on application numbers.

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.

Desired Criteria

• Work experience in a construction related role

Required Criteria

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Business Management or Construction (other degrees would be considered if linked to the role)
• Ability to be geographically flexible for the entire programme and following completion
• Leadership skills in either a role or sports team etc.