TA Warehouse and Trade Counter Sales Apprentice - Christchurch BH23 (MM) Edmundson Electrical Ltd
We are looking for a Warehouse and Trade Counter Sales apprentice for our business, we are a leading Electrical Wholesaler. The candidate will start in the Warehouse and then progress into all other areas of the business including working with customers on the Trade Counter and supporting the sales office team.
Closing date: 11 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£222.00 - £438.00
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Working week
8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
20 Sep 2022
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Date posted
28 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001839031
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Positions
1 available
If you are wondering “What is the next step towards a career?” Working for Edmundson Electrical Limited could be the answer. We serve the country in over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced, and highly motivated staff. All branches are managed by entrepreneurial-minded people who enjoy working with full operational freedom and sharing the rewards of their success.
Our busy Electric Center branch is looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join their Branch team. An efficient, well organised trade counter, warehouse and customer support service are pivotal for ensuring we provide the exceptional customer service our clients know us for.
After full training your responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and Packing
- Store transfers & stock control
- Goods in / Goods out
- Trade Counter Sales and Order - dealing with customers and suppliers
- Taking payments and dealing with enquiries
- Answering the phone to customers, suppliers and other branches
- Sales office - basic admin, processing orders and sales calls
This is an exciting progression role where you will start in the Warehouse and then move into all the other areas of the business. As an Apprentice, EDA Apprenticeships Plus will employ the successful candidate on behalf of the Branch. If you are looking for a job and qualification that will provide you with a valuable foundation for your future and excellent career prospects, then this is the role for you.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Excellent Mathematic and English skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above)
- Confident with people
- Team player
- Good communicator
- Hardworking individual who is self-motivated
- Ability to follow business procedures
- Efficient
- Flexible
Personal qualities
- Should be well presented and operate in a clean/tidy manner
- Smart appearance
- Friendly
- Polite
- Trustworthy
- Willing to learn
Desired qualifications
- English and maths GCSE A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) is essential
Future prospects
Possible full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The Trade Supplier Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity and could one day lead to the following roles within the organisation: Team Leader, Section Supervisor, Branch Manager.
Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually the equivalent of one day per week).
About the employer
Edmundson Electrical Ltd is a privately run electrical distribution company headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire, incorporated in 1991. It is the largest electrical distributor in the United Kingdom and serves both to the trade and to the public from over 300 locations. The company also serves Ireland through a subsidiary, EWL Electric Ltd, as well as through mainland Europe via its sister company, Vink Holdings.
We serve the country in over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced and highly motivated staff. We value each customer, regardless of size, and are committed to providing a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality.
Our customer base includes the following sectors: electrical contractors & engineers, industrial companies, facilities management, government agencies, local authorities, power generation, utilities, construction, panel builders, oil, gas, petrochemical, export markets, food industries, hotels/leisure, retail, air conditioning, heating & ventilation, refrigeration, security and fire prevention.
Employer
Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Address
Unit 12
Silver Business Park
Airfield Way
Christchurch
BH23 3TA
Additional location information
Training
Training provider
EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Contact
Michelle McCutcheon 07990002071 michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk
Completing a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Standard, consisting of the following elements
- Competence/ Knowledge based qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- Functional Skills in maths / English
- End point Assessment - Final Exam, Discussion & Observation
Apprenticeship standard
Trade supplier
Level 2 (GCSE)
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