A Trade Supplier Apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The successful candidate will start in the warehouse learning the products and warehouse management, then move onto the sales counter and sales office. This is a fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
Start date : ASAP
Duration: 14 months
City Electrical Factors (CEF)
From humble beginnings and a single store based in Coventry back in 1951 City Electrical Factors has grown at a sustained and impressive rate where we are now have 400 outlets throughout the United Kingdom.
Our growth is attributed to our commitment to provide our customers with excellent and quality service which still shapes our company’s development and determines our future growth and success – a future which promises even greater benefits to our customers and security for our employees.
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, cafes that give us access to electricity – from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.
Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
Picking and packing
Store transfers & stock control
Completing the paperwork within the office
Raising quotations
Trade counter
Sales calls
Processing orders
Administration
Answering the telephone
Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
This company offers great benefits, such as extra holiday, bonuses, overtime, pension, and good rates of pay.
Where you’ll work
Unit 5 Davenport gate, Andover SP10 3SQ
Check your travel to work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
The Learning Skills Partnership Limited
Your training course
Trade supplier
Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Course contents
Completing a Trade Supply Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:
Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
End point assessment - Final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are conducted both on and off-the-job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
Requirements
Desired qualifications
GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4-9) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved but in work time only. Please note this role will require a level of numerical and time keeping skills.
About this company
EDA learning and development will employ you on behalf of this employer. We are a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency who support and guide you whilst you are completing your apprenticeship within the Branch Location.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
Sales Team Member
Counter Sales
Warehouse Supervisor
Sales Rep
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Trade Supplier Apprentice
Salary: £15,704.00 - £25,396.80 per year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
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