Trade Counter Sales Apprentice
UK ROOFING & PLASTIC SUPPLIES LTD
Reading (RG30 1RA)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 27 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2025
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Summary
We are looking at placing a Trade Counter Sales Apprentice into our Reading branch. This Apprentice position will ensure smooth running of the Trade Counter whilst maintaining exceptional standards, housekeeping and health & safety. Also this Apprentice position will be an ambassador of the company and key values at all times.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
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Bonuses will be provided when company and branch KPI's have been achieved.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 7.00am- 4.30pm
This position may include varied shifts and weekend work.
Exact shifts TBC.
This will include every other Saturday which will be 7.00am - 11.00am.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
Hierarchical reporting: Branch Management and Company Directors
Main activities:
- Assisting customers at the trade counter with enquiries and securing orders
- Making proactive sales calls to generate business
- Serving customers on the Sales Counter and assisting with loading vehicles
- Answering phone calls and emails
- Raising Sales Orders, Purchase Orders & Quotations
- Managing stock levels and placing orders as needed
- Planning and coordinating daily delivery schedules
- Ensuring efficient operations of Goods In, Goods Out, Returns, and Stock Control
- General stock control, including daily stock checks and stocktaking
- Coordinating internal branch transfers
- Supporting warehouse functions and stepping in to pick orders when needed
- Supporting with company administration tasks
Where you'll work
Unit 3 Battle Farm Industrial Estate
Little Johns Lane
Reading
RG30 1RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
- The candidate will complete an apprenticeship within the agreed subject for the vacancy
- This may include a BTEC Diploma/Standard and End-Point Assessment. It may also include Functional Skills in maths and English
- The apprentice at the end of this qualification will achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Internal training will be provided on the job, including third party training on systems and products
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Driving Licence
- Confident
- Sales Skills
Other requirements
Driving Licence is essential, as opportunities to travel across site.
About this employer
Organisation Information: Please insert details about your organisation to inform the Applicant. Our rich history began with Amersham Roofing Centre in 1977 and was based in Slough. The business developed quickly and grew in reputation for providing an honest and dependable supply source for the surrounding area. Amersham Roofing also developed its own roofing services which were successful for many years, and provided key services for the residents of Berkshire. UK Roofing and Plastics has developed to be at the leading edge of supply, with a vast choice of Tiles, GRP and Flat Roof solutions and many new and innovative products and tools. The commitment of our talented staff to keep the shine on our products and maintain the relationships with our clients has been our constant goal. Our aim is to carry on this legacy of innovative thinking, customer service excellence and unrivalled stock offering. Over the next decade, we focused solely on supply, and quickly became the trusted choice of both the Trade and Public for every type of roofing project.
After this apprenticeship
- Career progression into Senior Sales and Assistant Branch Manager
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Noyce
mnoyce@weirtraining.co.uk
07885 881069
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345624.
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Closes in 19 days (Monday 27 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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