Trade Sales & Service Apprentice

Howdens-95ed4e89; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens Joinery in Tottenham is offering a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship. Over 12–15 months you’ll learn, earn, and build a career with real progression while supporting trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.

You'll build relationships, learn product ranges, assist with stock and deliveries, and develop confidence in a fast-paced depot environment under a dedicated mentor and Depot Manager.

Qualifications

• Attitude and potential to learn and grow.
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn.
• Reliable and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Serve trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.
• Build relationships and support sales.
• Learn our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
• Support stock control and deliveries.
• Develop confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Skills

Attitude and potential

Friendly demeanor

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

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 ApprenticeshipLocation: Tottenham Depot£16,686 salary plus team incentivesLevel 2 Trade Supplier ApprenticeshipDuration: 12–15 months (Level 2 Apprenticeship)Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot ManagerStaff discount, pension, and paid holidaysWhat you will be doingServing trade customers face-to-face and over the phoneBuilding relationships and supporting salesLearning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials)Supporting stock control and deliveriesDeveloping confidence in a fast-paced depot environmentWho we’re looking forWe hire for attitude and potential, not experienceFriendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck inReliable and organisedLooking for a long-term career, not just a jobWhere this role can take youTrade Counter SalesBusiness DevelopmentKitchen DesignDepot ManagementReady to get started?Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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.#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed