Business Apprentice

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Cheltenham is looking for a Business Apprentice to join their hybrid training program. You will rotate between key departments such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service, gaining essential experience over 24 months. This apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £17K, mentorship, and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Starting salary reviewed annually

Access to company health scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sign-on bonus upon probation completion

Qualifications

• Demonstrated involvement in hobbies or voluntary work.
• Minimum involvement in personal or school-based business initiatives.
• Completed relevant qualifications to support career development.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Support projects that enhance learning and experience.
• Collaborate with peers in the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community.

Skills

Good IT skills

Strong desire to learn

Demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities

Effective prioritization skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4)

Successful completion of Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Apprentice

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Cheltenham

Kohler Mira encompasses three successful brands: Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup. We have a strong history of apprenticeships and we offer valuable training and experience which benefit both our businesses and the individuals working toward them.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and driven, we challenge you to join our apprenticeship programme as a Business Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.

Job Summary

You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of different departments, such as:

• Marketing
• Supply Chain
• Customer Service

Your apprenticeship will last for 24 months, during which time you will rotate around different departments, working on projects that support your development and align to your apprenticeship with our training provider, The Learning Curve Group. You will be taught, and will put into practice, a range of business skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value‑add business projects.

You will join an ever‑growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering functions all focused on working towards similar goals. We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement with many of them having won awards at nationally recognised events for Sustainability, and Contact Centre contributions, and recognition awards through their colleges.

Specific Responsibilities

In order to develop relevant and transferable skills, you will be rolled onto a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship*, which will support you as you grow in your role. This part‑time study will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning to real‑life business projects.

The placements you complete will give you a broad view of the business and help identify your strengths, with the support of a designated placement mentor.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain is a very large and very important function within the business. It covers inbound supply of components all the way through to delivery of products to our customers. From suppliers receiving purchase orders, to the business receiving the components through to having a finished product produced, packed, and distributed from our warehouse. Some areas within the Supply Chain that you would experience are (but not limited to) Purchasing, Material Control, Value Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse and Quality.

Marketing

In the marketing rotation you will be part of a high‑performing team that manages all aspects of the marketing mix for a market‑leading brand. In a highly varied placement, you could participate in one of the many digital projects across the business, develop and launch a new product, work with Mira’s wide customer base to understand exactly the right products for their customer and how a top UK brand measures, manages and communicates with its consumer and installer audiences.

Customer Service

In Mira Service, you will have insight into the true voice of our end customers. In this rotation, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of the Service function: customer care, field service, and planning and administration. In this placement you will be a champion for delighting the end customer, with projects in (but not limited to): new service introductions, supporting digital transformation and enhancing the customer service journey.

Personal and professional development is at the heart of a career at Kohler Mira. Regular time for self‑reflection and review, and one‑to‑ones with your manager will be in place to support you. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two‑way feedback.

As an apprentice you will also:

• Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community
• Support STEAM events at Kohler Mira
• Participate in charity events
• …and more!

Skills / Requirements

Person Specification

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (A*‑C or 9‑4) to include English and Maths
• Successful completion of Level 3 qualification (e.g. A‑Level, BTEC etc.) with grades (or predicted grades) equating to 96 UCAS points or above (typically 3Cs at A‑Level)
• Suited to students with an interest in any of the following: business, economics, maths, understanding the connected world (technology), sustainability, supporting people
• Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking and able to easily adapt to new ways of working
• Able to demonstrate involvement in extra‑curricular activities. This may include:
• Hobbies or voluntary work
• Previous work experience
• Involvement in personal or school‑based business initiatives (e.g. STEAM, Young Enterprise etc.)
• Good IT skills – a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes is sufficient, and ability to pick up new software
• Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part‑time employment and/or voluntary activities

Key Behaviours

• Show initiative in different situations
• Be curious, experiment and innovate
• Be a team player
• Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions and decisions
• Show an ability to prioritise effectively
• Show an ability to listen well and work to improve the experience of our customers

What We Can Offer You

• A starting salary of £17K which will be reviewed annually
• A sign‑on bonus upon successful completion of your probation
• Access to a company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to company health scheme
• Support from a dedicated apprentice manager
• Annual apprentice residential
• Opportunities for further education if successful at gaining permanent employment

Find Out More

If you’re interested in finding out more about our business and this opportunity, join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 27 November 2025. Email [e-mail] for a booking form.

How To Apply

Applications are now open, and can be made via our website: www.mirashowers.com/earlycareers

Your application should include both a:

• CV outlining any relevant qualifications, skills and achievements
• Personal statement outlining why you would like an apprenticeship with Kohler Mira (max. 400 words)

Applications close on Monday 16th February 2026.

If your application is successful, the next step will be to attend a mandatory assessment centre which will take place at the beginning of March 2026.

Please ensure you are available to attend before submitting your application. If successful at the assessment centre, final stage applicants could be taken through to a formal interview.

* We continually review the quality of our training providers to ensure that our apprentices are receiving the highest standard of training and so reserve the right to change provider or the apprenticeship you are enrolled on, if this is required to fulfil our obligation to you. You will always be enrolled on a course that is relevant to your apprenticeship. ** Kohler Mira adheres to the apprenticeship standards framework. Therefore, this programme may be subject to changes, if made at a national level.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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