Trade Supplier & Occasional Driver apprentice

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Lincoln (LN3 4PL)

Closes in 11 days (Saturday 24 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 October 2026

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Summary

Trade Supplier Apprentice required for a leading electrical supplier. The candidate will work in the warehouse, learning all the products and warehouse management, Trade Counter Sales, Office and some occasional driving. The successful candidates must hold a driving licence. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

Wage

£22,850.10 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage from £22,850.10 - £26,767.26 per year

Training course
Trade supplier (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.45pm. 1-hour lunch break. Friday 7:30am - 4pm. 1-hour lunch break. (40 1/2 hours per week)

40 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Fox Electrical Supplies:

Established in 2006 by Stewart Fox, Fox Electrical Supplies is an independent electrical wholesaler with three branches ideally situated to cover Lincolnshire. We stock a wide range of electrical supplies available over the counter or via our free delivery service. Bespoke and un-listed products can be sourced through our extensive network of suppliers.

As a member of the Fegime buying group we are able to offer our customers a wide range of industry recognised brands at very competitive prices. The increased purchasing power of our group enables us to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Our business is built on strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers, and we realise the importance of our connectivity in this chain. With many years of industry knowledge our teams offer excellent customer service.

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and cafés 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 busy Electrical branch is 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
  • Helping out on the trade counter when required
  • Processing orders
  • Warehouse administration
  • Answering the telephone when required
  • Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
  • Occasional driving, so must hold a clean UK driving licence

Must be over 18 years of age to apply for company insurance purposes.

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Wavell Drive
Lincoln
LN3 4PL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

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

Completing a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:

  • Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supply at Level 2
  • 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 are conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes.

Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are 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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

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.

Must hold a clean driving licence.

Due to insurance purposes and hours must be over 18 years of age.

About this employer

EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch, 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:

  • Sales Team Member
  • Counter Sales
  • Warehouse Supervisor
  • Sales Rep

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Michelle McCutcheon

michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk

07990 002071

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058363.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Saturday 24 October 2026 at 11:59pm)