Branch Apprentice Administrator
George Lines Ltd
Slough (SL3 0NJ)
Closes in 21 days (Monday 4 May 2026)
Posted on 13 April 2026
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Summary
Looking to build a solid future? We’re looking for a Branch Apprentice Administrator to join our team at George Lines Heathrow. This is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing your Level 2 Trade Supplier apprenticeship, with a strong focus on the administrative and operational side of the branch.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Trade supplier (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting the trade counter with face-to-face customer service
- Assisting with raising quotes, processing orders and handling enquiries
- Managing incoming calls and helping customers with requests
- Supporting goods in/out and booking in stock
- Carrying out key admin tasks including filing, scanning and document management
- Assisting with invoicing, returns, pricing and general branch correspondence
- Liaising with credit control to help set up new customer accounts
- Responding to requests for PODs and copy invoices
- Supporting daily reconciliation of counter sales and petty cash processes
- Working closely with the Branch Manager on administrative tasks
- Shadowing different team members to understand how the branch operates
Where you'll work
Coln Industrial Estate
Old Bath Road, Colnbrook
Slough
SL3 0NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAVIS PERKINS PLC
Training course
Trade supplier (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s: communicating confidently to internal and external customers about the company and how it operates
- Knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s: identifying and communicating with the relevant person if a threat or risk to the business is identified
- specialist trade customer profile of the business: using appropriate techniques and forms of communication to put customers at ease and gain their trust.
- specialist trade customer profile of the business: delivering customer service that exceeds customer expectations
- specialist trade customer profile of the business: identifying customer requirements and referring them onwards in an appropriate manner
- trade counter and telesales services: assisting customers in exploring product ranges and alternative and complementary products and services, based on the fundamental underpinning product knowledge
- trade counter and telesales services: identifying the customers’ requirements, matching them to the trade supplier’s products and services
- trade counter and telesales services: delivering accurate product information, to enable the customer to make a decision on products and services and know how to access the detailed technical specification of a product when required.
- trade counter and telesales services: securing a trade sale using appropriate selling techniques, both face to face and on the telephone, and methods to complete the transaction.
- trade counter and telesales services: applying basic merchandising techniques used within the business.
- trade counter and telesales services: applying the key principles of selling in a trade supplier environment, using a variety of methods, which may include unique selling points, upselling, and link selling to secure and complete sales transactions.
- trade counter and telesales services: communicating with customers using various methods and systems appropriate to the situation
- trade counter and telesales services: applying the key principles of administration and working practices to accurately prepare, store, communicate and process businesses documentation.
- trade counter and telesales services: processing information, to the key standards of data protection, security and intellectual property rights.
- key principles of warehousing and stock control: processing and recording the receipt, storage, assembly and despatch of goods.
- key principles of warehousing and stock control: receiving stock, despatching customer orders and processing returns in line with company processes.
- key principles of warehousing and stock control: loading /unloading of supplier and contractor vehicles
- technologies that are appropriate to the role: using technology appropriately and efficiently in line with business policy, e.g. PoS (point of sale) machines, PCs
- technologies that are appropriate to the role: demonstrating the use of various technologies, e.g. bespoke/in house or off the shelf software packages to others.
- legislative responsibilities relating to the business, products and/or services being sold: complying with legal requirements to minimise risk and build customer confidence.
- legislative responsibilities relating to the business, products and/or services being sold: minimising disruption to the business and maintaining the safety and security of people at all time
- legislative responsibilities relating to the business, products and/or services being sold: taking appropriate action if a breach of H&S regulations is identified.
- personal responsibilities and performance contribute to the success of the team and the business: building two-way trust and contribute to working within a team
- personal responsibilities and performance contribute to the success of the team and the business: collaborating with colleagues to resolve problems.
- personal responsibilities and performance contribute to the success of the team and the business: managing personal performance by completing tasks to agreed standards and timescales and by taking action to resolve problems and communicating issues beyond own level of competence.
- personal responsibilities and performance contribute to the success of the team and the business: demonstrating effective time management through planning and prioritising own workload.
- personal responsibilities and performance contribute to the success of the team and the business: identifying own strengths, weaknesses and development needs.
Training schedule
All training will be carried out in the workplace
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- 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
- Initiative
About this employer
Lords Group Trading Plc is a fast-growing, dynamic business operating in the distribution of building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY products across the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Group comprises a portfolio of high-performing subsidiaries and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and creating long-term value for our shareholders. Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.
After this apprenticeship
- We would want the apprentice to stay with the company after completing the course
- There are good progression opportunities in the building materials supply industry
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
George Lines Ltd
Heather McMeckan
heather.mcmeckan@lordsbm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026012.
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Closes in 21 days (Monday 4 May 2026)
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