Trade Sales & Service Level 2 Apprenticeship

Higherin; Greater London; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens is recruiting an apprentice at Tottenham Depot for a 12–15 month Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship. You will learn on the job, serving trade customers, supporting stock, and gaining practical experience in kitchens, joinery and materials.

You’ll be mentored by depot staff, with maths and English support if needed, and a clear route to showroom or depot leadership. This is a hands-on, long-term opportunity with staff benefits and progression.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; we hire for attitude and potential.
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn.
• Reliable and organized.
• Long-term career mindset.

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

Willing to learn

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Trade Supplier 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 Apprenticeship

• Location: Tottenham Depot
• £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

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.

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.