Trade Supplier apprentice EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
A Trade Supplier Apprentice is required for a leading Electrical Wholesaler. The candidate will start in the Warehouse, build their product knowledge and warehouse management and then move onto the sales counter and office. This is a Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
Closing date: 14 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
£10,982.40 - £21,673.60 per year
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm 40hrs (with 1hrs Lunch)
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
20 Jun 2023
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Date posted
24 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000148692
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Dean Electrical Wholesale is a family-owned independent Electrical Wholesaler. Founded in the Forest of Dean in 1981, we have grown steadily over the years and now employ over 20 full-time staff at our Cinderford and Cwmbran sites. We have an experienced and dedicated team, who are able to help all customers from DIY’ers to Multi-branch Wholesalers. We stock all of the leading brands of electrical materials and we use our buying power to ensure our customers get the best prices. We are able to deliver the next day across the entire UK with daily deliveries in Gloucestershire and South Wales. We are a proud member of the AWEBB buying group, which has in excess of 200 member branches.
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, cafes that give us access to electricity – from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.
This Branch are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and packing
- Store transfers & stock control
- Completing the paperwork within the office
- Raising quotations
- Liaising with customers of the trade counter
- Sales calls
- Processing orders
- Administration
- Answering the telephone
- Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Completing a Trade Supply Apprenticeship Lv2, consisting of:
- Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- End point assessment - Final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment is conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers wishes. Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Address
Dean Electrical
Laymore road
GL14 2YH
Contact
Michelle McCutcheon
michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk
07990002071
Training
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Apprenticeship standard
Trade supplier
Level 2 (GCSE)
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