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Showroom Apprentice UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES LIMITED

An exciting opportunity to work at one of the UK's leading Plumbing suppliers, assisting with customer sales at the trade counter and over the telephone, and will understand incoming deliveries, stock control and dispatch.

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Closing date: 14 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    Working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, may work weekends

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068993

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Playing a vital role in ensuring an efficient flow of goods and services between manufacturers and their skilled trade customer base.
  • Dealing with customer sales at the trade counter and over the telephone, and will understand incoming deliveries, stock control and despatch. 
  • Familiarising with processing customer orders and taking delivery of goods and the basic administration related to these functions.
  • Communicating with a wide variety of internal and external customers to build relationships and provide a high quality service that encourages repeat business.
  • Understanding the plumbing industry and the products and services offered.  

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

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2

Functional Skills in Maths and English if required

Delivered through online sessions in the workplace and a Trainer coming out to assess once every 6-8 weeks. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Could lead to possible permanent position 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent) Essential

About the employer

Graham Plumbers Merchant is a major supplier of plumbing, heating, bathroom materials and renewable solutions. The Graham Plumbers Merchant brand has grown to become synonymous with professionalism, service and value for money. Most important of all is the knowledge of our people and the relationships they have with our customers.

Employer

UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES LIMITED

Address

Roper Rd

Canterbury

CT2 7RJ

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Contact

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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