Trade Counter Apprentice
3 weeks ago
As an apprentice you will:
Work as part of the team to ensure we maintain great service for all our customers
Undertake placements in areas of the business 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
The hourly wage will be £5.50 per hour for new starters (£220/week)
Salary progression structure: Salary will rise to £6.25 per hour after 6 months and further pay review after 12 months.
Bonus scheme: All colleagues are eligible for our annual bonus scheme.
Working hours: 40 hours per week (Under 18’s). 42.5 hours per week including some Saturday mornings (Over 18)
All Trade Counter (Apprentices) will undertake a 15-month apprenticeship, which will be delivered by Lifetime Training and centrally managed by the UKPS team. This Apprenticeship programme has been built around a robust development pathway, creating a talent pipeline of colleagues who will support the business in the Trade Counter role.
Requirements and Prospectus
Desired Skills
No technical experience is required for this role, we will help support you to develop these skills during your Apprenticeship. We would like 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 work on your own initiative, with a “can do” positive outlook even when under pressure. - Wants to begin a career within a Plumbing & Heating merchant.
Personal qualities
Outgoing, friendly, eager to learn, team player, ambitious, “Can do Attitude”, flexible, resilient
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 or C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 or C) Desired
Future prospects
All our apprentices are employed on a full time permanent contract with a view to starting a long term career within our business.
Once your apprenticeship is completed further training and development will continue alongside your personal development plan.
Training to be delivered
Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship
Functional Skills Maths & English
About the Employer
UKPS are one of the UK’s largest plumbing and heating distributors; and the largest independent merchant with over 320 sites.
We are looking for starter to join our team as a Trade Counter Apprentice. This is a varied role with plenty of opportunities to develop your customer service, sales skills and product knowledge.
Employer
Plumbase - Tavistock
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Address
Crelake Industrial Estate
Devon
Tavistock
PL19 9AZ
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