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Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship TRAVIS PERKINS PLC

Ever wondered where a career in construction could take you? With Travis Perkins, the opportunities are endless! If you're passionate about customer service, teamwork and sales and want the opportunity to earn whilst you train for a nationally recognised qualification, we want to hear from you!

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

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Closing date: 01 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,000.00

    Our Apprenticeship programmes pay £20,000 - 22,000 per annum

  • Working week

    Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.00pm and every other Sat 7.30am - 12.00pm on a shift pattern.

    Total hours per week: 42.5

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    26 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069818

  • Positions

    25 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

There is no such thing as a typical day in Branch life at Travis Perkins. What you can expect is to gain exposure across a number of areas within your branch, allowing you to see where your strengths and interests lie and the direction you would like to develop your career in. 

Your role responsibilities will require you to:

- Talk to customers on our trade counter, building strong relationships that keep them coming back to Travis Perkins
- Support our customers with their purchases by providing information on our products, preparing quotes, fulfilling their orders in the yard or taking sales over the phone. 
- Work with a friendly, down to earth team to provide the 5* service our customers have come to expect from us

We recruit Apprentices nationwide throughout the year so please visit our website to view our latest opportunities.

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

Right from the start of your career with us, you’ll be supported in your development. You’ll join our Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship, a 12 month programme that will give you the tools to be successful in your role. Over the length of your apprenticeship programme, you’ll explore:

- Our safety culture within branch
- The products we sell and the services we provide
- What makes us different and keeps us as the number one choice for our valued customer base

All of our training is delivered virtually. You can expect to attend one virtual session per week that will last up to 2 hours. These will either be group webinars, or 1-1 coaching sessions to cement your new knowledge and set new career objectives.

Our Apprenticeships are focused on your development and factor study time into your working week, so you can achieve your qualification without affecting your work-life balance. We provide you with a fantastic support network through; 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. Along the way, our experienced team will provide you with plenty of support to ensure you get the best out of your Apprenticeship. And it doesn’t have to end here, as we have a suite of Apprenticeship programmes that can support you to continue to develop your career with us, all the way up to the Boardroom. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you have completed this programme, there is the option to continue your learning by enrolling onto one of the other 40 different programmes we offer to our colleagues.

You could choose to specialise in Kitchen Design, Sales, Management, Tool Hire or move into a role with our support function.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above, or equivalent) Desired

About the employer

You may not know much about Travis Perkins, but if you look a bit closer you might be surprised. Despite our size, we have the values of a family run business and the mindset and ambition of a forward thinking Company. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work that's why we have been voted one of the UK’s Top Employers every year since 2010. Are you ready to join our team and grow an exciting career? Apply now.

Employer

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC

Address

Lodge Way House

Lodge Way

Harleston Road

NN5 7UG

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Training

Training provider

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC

Apprenticeship standard

Trade supplier

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

We recruit apprenticeship roles throughout the year, nationwide. Please visit our website to view our latest vacancies and apply.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Dec 2022