Trade Sales and Services Apprentice

Howdens Joinery; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is offering an Apprenticeship at Springtown Depot in Northern Ireland. Earn £16,686 per year while completing a Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship over 12-15 months, with support for Maths & English and a dedicated mentor.

You will serve trade customers in person and over the phone, build relationships, learn our product range, and support stock control in a fast-paced depot environment. A long-term career path is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attitude and potential

Friendly and confident

Keen to learn

Reliable and organised

Education

Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship

Job description

About the Apprenticeship

Location: Springtown Depot | Northern Ireland

£16,686 salary plus team incentives

Qualification: Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship

Duration: 12-15 months

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 (url removed) 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.