Trade Sales and Service Apprentice

Howden Joinery Limited; Leigh on Sea; Presencial; GBP 15 000 - 18 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Howdens Joinery Limited is offering a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at Leigh-on-Sea Depot. You will serve trade customers in person and by phone, build relationships to support sales, and learn our product range while developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

The role includes dedicated mentorship, staff discounts, pension, and paid holidays, with a 12- to 15-month duration and Maths & English support if needed.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Attitude & potential

Customer service mindset

Willingness to learn

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Build your future and launch your career with Howdens. Forget the typical 9-5.

At Howdens, you'll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership. 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: Leigh-on-Sea Depot | Essex

Salary: £16,686 salary plus team incentives

Contract: 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.