Reminder

National Apprenticeship Week: 6 to 12 February 2023

Time to celebrate apprenticeships. Get involved with National Apprenticeship Week.

Trade Counter Apprentice Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Hanworth

Howdens are currently looking for an Academy Apprentice to join their expanding team! Howdens is committed to developing our people, which means our Apprenticeships lead to great career opportunities and the chance to really make your mark.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 18 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Exact shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124323

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Howdens you will be working towards a Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.

At Howdens our products are available from local stock at depots nationwide, so we can offer timely collection and deliveries to get projects started sooner. This also allows us to make changes quickly, should they arise, so work can continue without delay.

As an Academy Apprentice, you will work in a local Depot to learn a variety of roles and how each contributes to the success of the business. Whilst working towards the Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship, you will be trained in multiple roles including:

Warehousing:

  • Receiving and unloading deliveries
  • Health and safety
  • Stock checking
  • Security
  • Stock rotation
  • Stock management

Trade Counter Sales:

  • Meeting and greeting Trade Customers and their End Consumers
  • Processing estimates and sales orders
  • Generating and maintaining leads
  • Replenishing hardware stock

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

  • Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
  • Functional Skills in English and maths

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Ongoing training and Learning

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.

About the employer

Howdens are the UK's largest designer and manufacturer of fitted kitchens and joinery products, transforming thousands of homes every year.

Employer

Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Hanworth

Address

Unit 5, Hampton Business Park

TW13 6DB

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Trade supplier

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 18 Feb 2023