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Trainee Hire Controller

Wernick Group Limited

Tees Valley

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading modular buildings company in Tees Valley is seeking an Assistant Hire Controller to join their dynamic team. Your role will involve providing excellent customer service, managing hire contracts, and supporting business growth through effective communication. Strong IT literacy and administration skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive under pressure. The company offers competitive benefits and a vibrant working culture, fostering career growth and a positive environment. Join us today and take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Early finish on Fridays

Group pension

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy role.
Excellent administration and customer service skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and basic Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide first-class customer service.
Prepare hire contracts and handle enquiries.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

IT literacy

Excellent administration skills

Customer service skills

Numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job Description

Location: Portrack Grange Road

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!

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 The 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.

What You Will Get In Return

Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

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 on Fridays.

Group pension.

Annual salary review each January.

Life assurance of 2x annual salary.

Personal accident insurance.

Free onsite parking.

Employee assistance programme.

Training and progression opportunities.

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

Open door policy.

Employee referral scheme.

Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).

Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.

Direct communication with the MD/CEO through staff satisfaction surveys.

Volunteering day off – fully paid each year.

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.

**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.

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