Electrical Wholesale Apprentice
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SUPPLIES LTD
CHESHIRE (CW12 1LA)
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 September 2026
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Summary
EIS is looking for an enthusiastic & motivated Apprentice to join our team. The role is ideal for someone who is reliable, friendly, willing to learn & interested in developing a career within the electrical supply industry.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Trade supplier (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00.
Alternative Saturdays, 08:30 - 12:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 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
Develop your knowledge of the electrical trade while gaining valuable experience in a busy trade-counter environment. You will learn about electrical products & supplies, serve customers, process orders, manage stock and support the daily running of the business.
Where you'll work
DANE MILL BUSINESS CENTRE
BROADHURST LANE
CONGLETON
CHESHIRE
CW12 1LA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Trade supplier (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
- Honest
- Reliable
- Punctual
About this employer
Electrical Installation Supplies Limited is a specialist supplier of electrical installation products and equipment, providing a wide range of quality electrical supplies to support domestic, commercial, and industrial projects. The company focuses on supplying reliable products to electrical contractors, installers, businesses, and other customers, with an emphasis on product quality, competitive pricing, and dependable service.
Its range may include electrical cables, wiring accessories, switches and sockets, circuit protection equipment, lighting products, electrical distribution equipment, tools, and other installation materials. By providing practical solutions and professional customer service, Electrical Installation Supplies Limited helps customers source the products they need for safe, efficient, and compliant electrical installations.
https://www.eiselectrical.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Paid annual leave
- Training & development
- Career progression
- Staff discount
- Performance related bonuses
- Social events
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- More training available
- Other areas of the business to move into
- Progression throughout the whole business to higher levels
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Gareth
gareth@eiselectrical.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054725.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)