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Yard Operative Apprentice HALDANE FISHER LIMITED

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic apprentice operative to join our team in Heckmondwike. This is for someone looking to learn and develop new skills that will equip them for a career within one of the UK and Ireland’s leading independent merchants.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,005.28 to £21,736.00

    Bonus scheme

    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 to Thursday 7.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm, alternate Saturday mornings

    Total hours per week: 44

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

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083140

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key responsibilities will include:

  • General housekeeping duties to ensure a tidy yard and production area
  • Assisting yard personnel with the loading of customer and company vehicles
  • Adherence to Health and Safety procedures

Your duties and responsibilities include:

  • Learn and follow transport systems and operating procedures
    Assist the transport and operations manager when required
  • Carry out duties within the transport and operations office
  • To ensure designated orders are picked & packaged as instructed by supervisor
  • To ensure calling customers receive an efficient and effective friendly service
  • To ensure stock is correctly rotated, stored & quality controlled
  • To ensure that all orders/packs are securely strapped and wrapped to allow for safe delivery
  • Ensure the yard is keep tidy to assist in the health and safety of the branch
  • To work any overtime required within the Branch to meet customer demand
  • To participate in any training required within the role
  • Carry out any other duties within the Branch as requested from time to time

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

Throughout your 12-month apprenticeship programme, you will learn how to:

  • Communicate confidently to internal and external customers about the company and how it operates
  • Assist customers in exploring product ranges and alternative and complementary products and services
  • Process and record the receipt, storage, assembly and despatch of goods

Training will be given on site as you work towards your Level 2 Trade Supplier qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Many of the current Directors and Senior Management Team began their career as an apprentice.

They offer a wealth of skills and experience as they lead and manage the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Willingness to learn, Hard Working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Haldane Fisher is part of the Haldane Shiells Group, made up of Haldane Fisher NI, Haldane Fisher Isle of Man, Haldane Fisher UK and GE Robinson in North West England. We are predominantly a chain of builders and plumbers merchants supplying a huge range of products – everything from building materials to plumbing and heating, doors and floors. We pride ourselves on providing the highest levels of customer service, product knowledge and sound advice is our ultimate goal.

Employer

HALDANE FISHER LIMITED

Address

36 Wormald Street

Liversedge

Heckmondwike

WF15 6BE

Contact

Tina Lees

tlees@haldane-fisher.com

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Training

Training provider

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC

Apprenticeship standard

Trade supplier

Level 2 (GCSE)

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