Start your journey with Portakabin – innovators in the science of building! At Portakabin, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
We’re on the search for an energetic and motivated individual to join our Hire division team in Leeds as a Commercial Apprentice. If you’re an ambitious and hardworking self-starter, who is looking to earn while you learn, then we want to hear from you!
Our commercial apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey. Your 2-year apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach supported by our learning provider, Mercuri. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development as a priority to achieve your Level 4, Sales Executive qualification.
What we’re looking for‿.
Essential Requirements
*5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above
*2 A Levels Grade C – A* (or equivalent)
*A candidate with a positive attitude and a real desire to learn
*Fantastic communication skills – both in person and virtually!
*A strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
*Good organisation and planning skills
*Experience working in customer service or a client facing role (desirable but not essential)
What to expect‿.
*You’ll be hands-on, working as part of our commercial teams who are responsible for winning orders and maintaining customer relationships
*In-house training to really understand the full range of Portakabin products and services
*Develop valuable skills such as effective communication, relationship building, presentation techniques and business development skills
*Creating commercial proposals and delivering them in a format, style and technique suiting our customers
*Various channels of support including your line manager, Area Hire Managers, colleagues, and a mentor. You will also network with other apprentices across the business
In return for your hard work, you’ll receive‿
Benefits & Opportunities
* £20,000 per annum
* 25 days per year plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Contributory pension
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
* Employee Assistance Program
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.
We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK.
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com
Apply - If interested, please submit your application as early as possible, applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Important Dates:
14th March - Closing date.
Week Commencing 24th March - You will be contacted for in person interviews.
Week Commencing 31th March – Offers to be given.
