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Trade Supplier apprentice

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED · LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Location
Cinderford
Postcode
GL14 2YH
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 2 – Intermediate
Qualification
Trade supplier (level 2)
Start date
2 November 2026
Application deadline
14 October 2026
Posted
25 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055652

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Dean Electrical Wholesale is a family-owned independent Electrical Wholesaler. Founded in the Forest of Dean in 1981, we have grown steadily over the years and now employ over 20 full-time staff at our Cinderford and Cwmbran sites.

We have an experienced and dedicated team, who are able to help all customers from DIY’ers to Multi-branch Wholesalers. We stock all of the leading brands of electrical materials and we use our buying power to ensure our customers get the best prices. We are able to deliver the next day across the entire UK with daily deliveries in Gloucestershire and South Wales. We are a proud member of the AWEBB buying group, which has in excess of 200 member branches.

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, cafes 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 Branch are 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
  • Liaising with customers of the 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, 8.00am - 5.00pm (with 1hrs Lunch).

Skills

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessTimekeepingEnthusiasmKeen to work and study

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4-9
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4-9

Training & development

Completing a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:

  • Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • 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 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.

Future prospects

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, 

Contact name
Michelle McCutcheon
Contact phone
07990002071
Contact email
michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk