Branch Apprentice

Lords Builders Merchants; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Lords Builders Merchants in Huntingdon is offering an Apprenticeship at the branch. You will gain hands-on experience across the yard and trade counter while learning essential skills in customer service, stock control, and order processing.

No previous experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued. The program provides growth opportunities within a long-standing builder’s merchant.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; attitude and work ethic matter most.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face customer service and support at the Trade Counter
• Helping with distribution of building materials to customers and delivery vehicles
• Supporting stock control and warehouse tasks
• Assisting with goods in/out and keeping the yard clean and organised
• Helping to raise quotes and process orders
• Learning how to safely operate tools and machinery (including forklifts)
• Supporting with office admin and answering incoming calls
• Shadowing team members to understand branch operations

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Eager to learn

Safety-conscious

Job description

Looking to build a solid future? Join Lords Timber Huntingdon as a Branch Apprentice and start your journey in an industry that offers real opportunities for growth and development.

Our apprenticeship programme gives you hands‑on experience while you learn — working alongside a supportive team and gaining practical skills across all areas of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face customer service and support at the Trade Counter
• Helping with the distribution of building materials to customers and delivery vehicles
• Supporting stock control and warehouse tasks
• Assisting with goods in/out and keeping the yard clean and organised
• Helping to raise quotes and process orders
• Learning how to safely operate tools and machinery (including forklifts)
• Supporting with office admin and answering incoming calls
• Shadowing team members to understand how each part of the branch contributes

This is a great opportunity to gain experience across the business — from the yard to the trade counter — and discover where your strengths and interests lie.

Salary range: £13,312-£21,149.44 per annum

• Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme

Requirements

• Someone hardworking, reliable, and eager to learn
• A friendly communicator who’s comfortable engaging with customers
• A team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Safety-conscious and respectful of others
• Committed to building a long-term career in the builders’ merchant industry

You don’t need previous experience — just the right attitude and a strong work ethic.

There are excellent progression opportunities for the right person, and we’ll support you every step of the way as you grow within the business.

Company Description

Lords Builders Merchants has been serving tradespeople, homeowners and local communities across London and the Home Counties for over 40 years. Built on strong customer relationships, local expertise and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in building supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the heritage of an established business with the ambition, energy and opportunity of a growing Group.

We are proud to create an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed.

If you are looking to join a business where you can contribute, develop and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.