Trade Supplier apprentice (Islington N5) EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

A Trade Supplier Apprentice is required by a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will start in the warehouse and learn all the products and the warehouse management, and then move onto the sales counter and sales office. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,688.00

    Yearly Salary will range from 16/17 = £12,688.00 18-20yrs = £17,992 21-22yrs = £24,336 23yrs + = £24,960

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with 1-hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156514

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Electric Centre was formed back in October 2006 following the merger of AC Electrical and William Wilson electrical branches.

Since then, we have expanded our branch network and developed new branches throughout the UK to offer our customers a better, brighter service from over 110 branches nationwide.

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

We are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After, full training, responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
  • Picking and packing
  • Store transfers & stock control
  • Completing the paperwork within the office
  • Raising quotations
  • Trade counter sales
  • Sales calls
  • Processing orders
  • Answering the telephone

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

Completing a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Level 2, 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

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Timekeeping, Enthusiasm, Keen to work and study

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved but in work time only.

About the employer

EDA learning and development will employ you on behalf of this employer. We are a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency who support and guide you whilst you are completing your apprenticeship within the Branch Location.

Employer

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Address

Unit 7 Frogmore Estate Kelvin Road Islington, London

N5 2PW

Contact

Louise Sugars

louise@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk

07721239906

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Trade supplier

Level 2 (GCSE)

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