Job Description
Launch Your Career with Wernick Power Solutions Graduate Training Programme!
Are you ready to power up your future with the UK’s leading name in temporary power solutions?
Join Wernick Group, a thriving, family-owned business with over 90 years of excellence, innovation, and market leadership.
We're seeking a driven graduate like YOU to become part of our exciting Graduate Training Programme and kickstart your career with Wernick Power Solutions!
Base Location:
You’ll be based at our newly built offices in Aldridge. This new, incredible facility is where you’ll learn, develop, and grow your career while gaining exposure to every aspect of our business.
We are looking for the right person ASAP, but the programme can commence at any time of the year.
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.
About The Role
Why Choose Wernick Group?
We’re Britain’s largest independent hirer and manufacturer of modular and portable buildings. As a 4th-generation family business, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the construction, events, healthcare, and education industries.
Our network includes a portfolio of specialist companies, each excelling in its field:
* Wernick Power Solutions: Temporary power systems for diverse industries.
* Wernick Buildings: Modular building construction.
* Wernick Hire: The UK’s largest portable accommodation and modular hire company.
* Wernick Event Hire: Event infrastructure and accommodation.
* Wernick Refurbished Buildings: Sustainable modular solutions.
* Wernick AV Danzer: Secure, steel modular buildings.
When you join Wernick, you’re joining a legacy of excellence, and a team committed to developing future leaders.
What’s in Store?
Our Graduate Training Programme is your passport to a management role with us. Over two years, you’ll experience hands-on training and mentorship across Wernick Group, focusing on Wernick Power Solutions, one of our fastest-growing divisions.
Programme Highlights:
Wernick Power Solutions (18 months):
* Dive into depot operations, fleet management, and supplier relations.
* Work directly with senior leaders, including the Managing Director.
* Gain technical expertise and develop strong client and supplier relationships.
Wernick Hire (3 months):
* Learn the ins and outs of the hire process and collaborate across divisions.
Other Divisions (2 months):
* Explore the innovative solutions from our sister companies.
Head Office Experience (1 month):
* See how recruitment, finance, and sustainability drive the Group’s success.
Your Future, Our Commitment!
At the end of the programme, you’ll step into a management-level role, equipped with the skills and experience to thrive. While your journey focuses on Wernick Power Solutions, exciting opportunities exist across our Group.
Are You What We’re Looking For?
We’re seeking ambitious, dynamic graduates who are ready to lead:
✔️ Confident and motivated to succeed.
✔️ Excellent communicators with leadership potential.
✔️ Commercially aware and eager to learn.
✔️ Open to travel or relocation throughout the programme and on completion.
Requirements:
* A 2:2 degree (engineering preferred but similar degrees would be considered).
* Relevant work experience.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Bags of common sense - someone who isn't scared to muck in.
* Forward thinking.
What you will get in return:
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme (Salary to be discussed at interview stage)
* Fully expensed company car
* Accommodation covered when working away from your base depot.
* Career progression with a market leader that invests in your future.
* 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
* Group pension
* Annual Salary review – takes place each January
* Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
* 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 scheme)
* Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
* Message the CEO suggestions rewarded
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.
Apply Now!
Don’t miss this chance to join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and your growth.
Should you be shortlisted for the role, one of our recruitment co-ordinators will contact you to run through pre-screening. Following this, if you are a match for the role, we will put you forward for the interview stages.
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.
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. If you require any reasonable adjustments for interview, please advise our recruitment team.
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
* Leadership skills in either a role or sports team etc.
Required Criteria
* Ability to be geographically flexible for the entire programme and following completion
* Full drivers licence
* Minimum 2:2 degree in engineering
* Work experience in a similar role
Closing DateFriday 28th February, 2025