Apprentice

TRADE SUPPLIER

APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprentice Overview

Introduction

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.

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

This guide covers the main information of the programme and will help you understand if this

is the right opportunity for you. It will cover:
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to start your career with us on the Trade Counter and earn

money whilst gaining a great qualification

You will be part of the team and undertake a variety tasks within the Profit Centre. During the programme you

will learn about sales on the trade counter and over the telephone, understand incoming deliveries, stock

control and dispatch. You will also understand how to process customer orders, take delivery of goods and the

administration related to these functions alongside any other relevant tasks.

Your manager will work with your to ensure you have a development plan in place and are able to gain the

required skills to become a full time member of the team upon completion of the programme.
- 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

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? COURSE DURATION

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

12 Month Programme

3 months to complete End Point

Assessment

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.

TRADE SUPPLIER

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

There are a range of modules that you will complete as part of the Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Programme.

These are all relevant to our business to provide you with the key skills to be successful in the job role
- 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

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

12 Month Programme

3 months to complete End Point

Assessment

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.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW
- You will be a full time permanent employee with a desire to start a long term career with UK Plumbing

Supplies
- You will experience in all areas of the Profit Centre over the 12 month duration of the course
- You will be enrolled on your Apprenticeship within a month of starting your role
- Support will be provided by your manager & training provider to help you meet the programme

requirements
- As part of the apprenticeship you will need to demonstrate the appropriate level of literacy & numeracy in

functional skills
- You will be required to attend regular meetings and training with the training provider and complete the

relevant preparation
- You will have access to a virtual learning portal to support your learning
- To complete the apprenticeship you will need to prepare and undertake for an End Point Assessment
- Upon completion of programme you will have a career discussion with your Profit Centre Manager before

confirming their future role

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

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

Pay: £5.00-£10.00 per hour

**Benefits**: