Trade Sales and Service Apprentice

Howdens; Dacorum; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Howdens Joinery is launching a brand-new depot in Berkhamsted and is looking for motivated individuals to join as Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship hires. Located at the Berkhamsted Depot in Hertfordshire, you will learn across products including kitchens and joinery while serving trade customers.

The 12–15 month apprenticeship includes maths & English support, a dedicated mentor, staff discount, pension, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Attitude and potential are valued for this apprenticeship.
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in.
• Reliable and organised approach to work.

Responsabilités

• Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.
• Building relationships and supporting sales.
• Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
• Supporting stock control and deliveries.
• Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Connaissances

Customer service aptitude

Friendly & confident

Reliable & organised

Formation

Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship

Description du poste

Build Your Future And Launch Your Career With Howdens

We're excited to be opening a brand-new Howdens depot and are looking for talented individuals to join us from the very beginning. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new team, contribute to the success of a growing business, and build a rewarding career with the UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier. With excellent training, support and development opportunities, there's never been a better time to join Howdens, make a real impact from day one, and help shape the success of our newest depot.

We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we’re looking for someone motivated to join us.

About The Apprenticeship

• Location: Berkhamsted Depot | Hertfordshire


• £16,686 salary plus team incentives


• Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship


• Duration: 12–15 months (Level 2 Apprenticeship)


• Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)


• A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager


• Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays

What You Will Be Doing

• Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone


• Building relationships and supporting sales


• Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials)


• Supporting stock control and deliveries


• Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment

Who We’re Looking For

• We hire for attitude and potential, not experience


• Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in


• Reliable and organised


• Looking for a long-term career, not just a job

Where this role can take you

• Trade Counter Sales


• Business Development


• Kitchen Design


• Depot Management

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.