Babington are currently supporting Wernick Hire Ltd with the recruitment of a Business Admin apprentice for their Trainee Hire Controller position.\n\nSeptember 2026 Start date!\n\nAbout Us â The Wernick Group\nSince 1934, The Wernick Group has grown from a small family business into the UKâs largest independent provider of portable and modular accommodation.\nWeâve 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.\n\nWernick 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.\n\nWe are excited to give this amazing opportunity to a confident and ambitious young person as this really is an amazing start to your career. \n\nAfter successful completion, once this has been reviewed, you could become a fully fledged Hire Controller, and from there we can explore further progression routes, the sky really is the limit!\n\nWe 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!\n\nWhat Will You Do?\n\nâ¢\tSettle in, meet the team & learn how the business works!\nâ¢\tBuild confidence, develop customer service skills & handle enquiries.\nâ¢\tMaster IT systems, manage documents & understand business operations.\nâ¢\tGain expertise in problem-solving, project management & business improvement.\nâ¢\tComplete an exciting final project, prove your skills & secure a full-time role as a Hire Controller!\n\nYou 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.\n\nBenefits:\nâ¢\tCompetitive salary and bonus scheme\nâ¢\tGenerous holiday allowance (rising with service)\nâ¢\tChristmas Shutdown\nâ¢\tEarly finish Friday \nâ¢\tGroup pension scheme\nâ¢\tAnnual Salary review â takes place each January\nâ¢\tLong service awards\nâ¢\tEmployee of the Month awards\nâ¢\tCustomer service awards\nâ¢\tLife Assurance\nâ¢\tPersonal Accident Insurance\nâ¢\tFree onsite parking\nâ¢\tEmployee assistance programme\nâ¢\tTraining and progression opportunities\nâ¢\tOpen door policy\nâ¢\tEmployee Referral scheme\nâ¢\tBenefits 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)\nâ¢\tCorporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers\nâ¢\tCycle to work scheme\nâ¢\tAnnual paid volunteering day\n\n\n Why Choose This Apprenticeship?\nâ¢\tA real job from day one â gain hands-on experience in a busy business environment.\nâ¢\tEarn while you learn â get paid from the start, not to mention all the other benefits we offer!\nâ¢\tProgression opportunity â you could step into a Hire Controller role after completing the programme, with further career development opportunities.\nâ¢\tGain essential business skills â customer service, IT systems, admin, communication & problem-solving.\nâ¢\tStructured training & workshops â learn from experienced trainers and mentors.\n\nThe successful candidate will work towards completing their Business Admin at SCQF 6. No experience required â just a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard, a little confidence will go a long way!\n\nQualifications:\nNational 5 Maths and English