Trade Counter Apprentice

3 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Lifetime Training Full time

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 EmployerUKPS 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**

Graham Southampton

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- **Address**

Graham Group plc

Hampshire

Southampton

SO40 3SA

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