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Apprentice Trade Counter Assistant TRU PLASTICS LIMITED

The successful candidate will work for a free building plastics supplier of UPVC Fascias, soffits and guttering along with roofing materials, insulation products, flooring products, cladding, windows, doors, conservatories, ancillary items and much much more within the UK.

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Closing date: 01 Sep 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

    Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16.30 Friday - 07.30 - 16.00 Saturday - 08.00 - 11.00 (one in 2 Saturdays)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000072282

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice your main responsibilities will be:-

  • Helping unload deliveries from suppliers and helping to keep the depot clean and tidy with general housekeeping duties.
  • Answering the telephone in a polite and pleasant manner.
  • Serving customers over the trade counter and helping with general enquiries.
  • To complete the customer service practitioner level 2 qualification within the time frame agreed.

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

The successful candidate will complete a Level 2 Customer Service practitioner apprenticeship alongside Maths and English Functional Skills if needed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression onto further employment within the business and onto further apprenticeships.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

About the employer

TRU Seal Plastics Group is one of largest independent maintenance free building plastics suppliers of UPVC Fascias, soffits and guttering along with roofing materials, insulation products, flooring products, cladding, windows, doors, conservatories, ancillary items and much much more within the UK, with their depot network mainly based in the east midlands and M62 corridor. They specialise in providing and distributing the very best building plastics to our loyal customer base.

Employer

TRU PLASTICS LIMITED

Address

Unit 4, Abbey Trade Park

Hermitage Lane

Mansfield

NG18 5DN

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Training

Training provider

APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

Contact

Tom Fearn

recruitment@apprenticeteam.co.uk

01246 278 931

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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