Apprentice Trade Supplier (North Kingston)
HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5BQ
Closes on Friday 15 November
Posted on 9 October 2024
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Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers? Job roles include Trade Counter Salesperson, Telesales/Business Developer, Warehouse Operative and Trade Supplier.
- Annual wage
- £15,000 a year
- Training course
- Trade supplier (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Shifts - may work evenings and weekends. Breaks to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 20 November
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Dealing with customer sales at the trade counter and over the telephone
- Making outgoing calls to existing account holders to promote new products and offers
- Working in the warehouse dealing with incoming deliveries, stock control and despatch of goods to our customers
- Processing customer orders and taking delivery of goods and the basic administration related to these functions
- Maintaining technical knowledge of the products and services offered together with the bespoke systems and equipment used in the depot
- Communicating with a wide variety of internal and external customers to build relationships and provide a high-quality service that encourages repeat business
Where you’ll work
Unit 4 St George's Industrial Estate
Richmond Rd
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5BQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
STAFF SELECT LTD
Your training course
Trade supplier (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Trade Supplier Level 2
- Training provided by in house Learning and Development Team
- Support from external training provider
- 15-month programme including minimum 12-month learning period plus end point assessment
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this company
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers? At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022. We are proud of our substantial growth with over 780 depots nationwide and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business. Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 780 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence
Company benefits
Paid holiday entitlement, Pension scheme, Team incentives, Staff discounts on Howdens products.
After this apprenticeship
It may lead to full-time employment with the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STAFF SELECT LTD
Natalie Marchewka
natalie.marchewka@novatraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281252.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 15 November
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