ATA Warehouse and Trade Counter Sales Apprentice - Durham DH1 (LS) Edmundson Electrical Ltd
We are looking for a Warehouse and Trade Counter Sales apprentice for our business, we are a leading Electrical Wholesaler. The candidate will start in the Warehouse and then progress into all other areas of the business including working with customers on the Trade Counter and supporting the sales office team.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£214.00 - £410.00
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Working week
8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
20 months
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Possible start date
01 Aug 2022
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Date posted
08 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001831382
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Positions
1 available
If you are wondering “What is the next step towards a career?” working for Edmundson Electrical Limited could be the answer. We serve the country from over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced, and highly motivated staff. All branches are managed by entrepreneurial-minded people who enjoy working with full operational freedom and sharing in the rewards of their success.
Our busy Edmundson branch is looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join their Branch team. An efficient, well organised trade counter, warehouse and customer support service are pivotal for ensuring we provide the exceptional customer service our clients know us for.
After full training your responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and Packing
- Store transfers & stock control
- Goods in / Goods out
- Trade Counter Sales and Order - dealing with customers and suppliers
- Taking payments and dealing with enquiries
- Answering the phone to customers, suppliers and other branches
- Sales office - basic admin, processing orders and sales calls
This is an exciting progression role where you will start in the Warehouse and then move into all the other areas of the business. As an Apprentice, EDA Apprenticeships Plus will employ the successful candidate on behalf of the Branch. If you are looking for a job and qualification that will provide you with a valuable foundation for your future and excellent career prospects, then this is the role for you.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
Personal qualities
- Should be well presented and operate in a clean/tidy manner
- Smart appearance
- Friendly
- Polite
- Trustworthy
- Willing to learn
- Hardworking individual who is self-motivated
- Ability to follow business procedures
- Efficient
- Flexible
- Confident with people
- Team player
Desired qualifications
- English and maths GCSE A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) is essential
Future prospects
Possible full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The Trade Supplier Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity and could one day lead to the following roles within the organisation: Team Leader, Section Supervisor, Branch Manager.
Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About the employer
Edmundson Electrical Ltd is a privately held electrical distribution company headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire, incorporated in 1991. It is the largest electrical distributor in the United Kingdom and serves both to the trade and to the public from over 300 locations. The company also serves Ireland through a subsidiary, EWL Electric Ltd, as well as through mainland Europe via its sister company, Vink Holdings.
We serve the country from over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced and highly motivated staff. We value each customer, regardless of size, and are committed to provide a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality.
Our customer base includes the following sectors: electrical contractors & engineers, industrial companies, facilities management, government agencies, local authorities, power generation, utilities, construction, panel builders, oil, gas, petrochemical, export markets, food industries, hotels/leisure, retail, air conditioning, heating & ventilation, refrigeration, security and fire prevention.
Employer
Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Address
Unit B2
Abbey Road Industrial Estate
DURHAM
DH1 5HB
Additional location information
Training
Training provider
EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Contact
Louise Sugars 07721239906 louise@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk
Completing a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Lv2, consisting of the following elements
- Competence/ Knowledge based qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- Functional Skills in maths / English
- End point Assessment - Final Exam, Discussion & 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 employers 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.
Apprenticeship standard
Trade supplier
Level 2 (GCSE)
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