Trade Supplier apprentice
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
City Electrical Factors carry comprehensive electrical stock and is 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.
A major strength is our commitment to satisfy the demands of our customers with innovative, high-quality and cost-effective 'branded' products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.
Our business constantly adapts to meet the needs of an ever-changing market and our very strong relationships with our suppliers ensure that information regarding new products and trends is quickly communicated.
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, 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.
After full training, responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and packing
- Store transfers and stock control
- Completing the paperwork within the office
- Raising quotations
- Trade counter
- Sales calls
- Processing orders
- Administration
- Answering the telephone
- Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm - (with 1 hour for lunch). If you are over the age of 18, you may wish to join their Saturday rota. This will be 1 in every 3rd Saturday, but you will be paid overtime for these hours.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Completing a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Standard, consisting of:
- Knowledge and competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- End-Point Assessment (EPA) - final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment is conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers' wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is 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.
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
Things to consider
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.
About EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch,