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Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship DIXONS OF WESTERHOPE LTD

Trades Counter level 2 apprenticeship at Dixons of wester hope, offering a great qualification and permanent role following successful completion of 1 year course.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,754.68

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    39 hours per week, shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000047312

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Dealing with customer sales at the trade counter and by telephone and email.  They will support the day to day activities relating to incoming deliveries, stock control and despatch.the sucssessful candidate will process customer orders and take delivery of goods and basic administration relating to these functions.A key element of the role will be technical knowledge of the products and services offered together with bespoke systems and equipment used in the business.  They will communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers to build relationships and provide a high quality service that encourages repeat business.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 Trades Counter Appreticeship
Maths & English level 2 if not already achieved.
Appts with apprentice, employer & provider, observations of workplace as well as gathering evidence.
Undertake self-assessment in last month of apprenticeship. The self-assessment must be submitted to the end point assessor as a source of evidence to prepare for End Point Assessment which will include a showcase portfolio; a project, employer reference & interview about the portfolio and project.  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent role following successful completion of the 1 year apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 or A-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9 or A-C) Essential

Things to consider

22 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays

About the employer

over the past 40 years Dixons of Westerhope Limited has grown from a small family firm supplying the local heating gas market in the West End of Newcastle to a well established cylinder gas supplier in the UK across our range of divisions:

Employer

DIXONS OF WESTERHOPE LTD

Address

newbiggin lane, westerhope

Newcastle

NE51LX

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Training

Training provider

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Apprenticeship standard

Trade supplier

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022