Chargehand - Mod Hire

Company Overview

Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown over 90 years to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

We are seeking a motivated, hard working Chargehand to ensure instructions received from the Hire Office and Yard Foreman are processed as requested. This will be initially be based at our Wernick Hire depot in Aldridge until the opening of our brand new site in Cannock, where you will be then permanently based.

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Important Information

Location: Wernick Modular Hire, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, England, Cannock, WS11 1LY

Date Posted: 30th July 2025

Closing Date: 20th August 2025

Industry: land / Property and Construction

Job Type: Full time

Salary: Based on Experience

About The Role

Key Responsibilites:

• To be able to repair and refurbish cabins / buildings to the AQPG standard.
• To be able to lead and motivate to ensure a productive team.
• Ensure depot has stock available for immediate hires and all welfare units are prepared for hire immediately upon return to the depot.
• Ensure workshop and hire yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• To ensure that cabins, fleet accessories and materials are stored neatly and in the designated areas.
• Carry out a UCS inspection prior to delivery and at return to depot and report damages/ missing furniture items.
• Ensure cabins/ buildings are hire ready and meet the customer’s requirements prior to delivery.
• To identify possible cabins in the yard for existing orders and requiring basic refurbishment.
• Act as a skills mentor to junior staff or apprentices.
• Periodically carry out safety checks on lifting jacks, steps and ladders.
• Ensure cabins / buildings are ready and available within the Yard prior to delivery and that the customer’s requirements have been met.
• Minimise material wastage.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials.
• Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• To attend site to handle service call-outs as required.
• To carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time.
• To attend training as required to carry out duties
• Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• To work additional hours (overtime) as is reasonably required by the business
• Adhere to current Health & Safety Legislation.
  
  

Reporting Lines

The Yard Chargehand reports directly to the Yard Foreman and Depot / General Manager. In the absence of the Foreman and Depot Manager, the Chargehand reports to the Regional Manager / Director.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in a hands-on trade role
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Health & Safety awareness
• Strong Communication skills
• Flexible attitude to work
  
  

Desirable

• Leadership
• IT skills
• First aid or Emergency Response Certification
• Knowledge of quality control standards
• Ability to train others
  
  

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 Friday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group pension
• Annual salary review (each January)
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance program
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys
  
  

Equal Opportunities

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.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or 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 directly.

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

• Proven experience in a hands-on trade role
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Health & Safety awareness
• Strong Communication skills
• Flexible attitude to work
  
  

Desired criteria

• Leadership skills
• IT skills
• First aid or Emergency Response Certification
• Knowledge of quality control standards
• Ability to train others
  
  

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