Trade Apprentice

We are looking for new starters to join our business working as a Trade Counter Apprentice. This is a varied role with plenty of opportunities to develop your customer service, sales skills and product knowledge.

**We are looking for someone who is**:

- Enthusiastic, flexible, resilient and willing to undertake a variety of tasks
- A good team player
- Able to deal with multiple tasks
- Able to use your own initiative, with a “can do” positive outlook even when under pressure
- Wants to begin a career within a Plumbing & Heating merchant

**As an apprentice you will**:

- Work as part of the team to ensure we maintain great service for all our customers - Work in all areas of the Profit Centre to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Have a structured training programme and development plan in place.
- Be supported by your manager and Training team to help you progress.

If you like a fast paced, fun environment and want to learn new skills across a variety of job roles then an apprenticeship with us is perfect for you

**What will you learn?**
- Customer Types
- Trade Counter & Sales Services
- Warehousing and Stock Control
- Use of technology
- Health, Safety and Security
- Personal responsibilities and performance
- Working within a team *Full programme overview available

**Course duration**:

- 12 Month Programme 3 months to complete End Point Assessment

**Course duration qualifications achieved**:

- Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills (if required)

**Salary & Holiday Information**:

- Your starting salary will be £5.50 / hour
- This will rise to £6.25/hour after 6 months
- After 12 months this will be reviewed and increased in line with company salary (and Living Wage)
- You will be eligible for our Profit Share Scheme
- Annual holiday entitlement will be 20 days + Bank Holidays

**What will happen on completion of the apprenticeship?**
- You will be employed on a full time, permanent contract. Upon successful completion of the 12 month apprenticeship you will become a permanent employee within the Profit Centre

**Salary**: £5.50-£6.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person