Trade Sales & Service Level 2 Apprenticeship

Howdens; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens is offering a hands-on apprenticeship at the Egham Depot. You will serve trade customers in person and over the phone, while learning the product range and supporting stock and deliveries. A dedicated mentor will help you develop confidence and progress into sales and depot leadership.

The 12–15 month Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship includes support to achieve Maths & English if needed, with staff discounts, pension, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to learn and succeed in a fast-paced depot environment.
• Evidence of reliability and organisation is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve trade customers face-to-face and by phone.
• Build relationships to support sales at the depot.
• Learn the product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
• Support stock control and deliveries.
• Develop confidence in a busy depot setting.

Skills

Attitude and potential

Friendly

Keen to learn

Reliable

Organised

Education

Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship

Job description

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: Egham 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

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.