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Trade Supplier apprentice

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED · TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Location
Southampton
Postcode
SO17 3ES
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
15 October 2026
Posted
24 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055254

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

About the role

Reform Electrical is a local independent electrical wholesaler, putting customers at the forefront of the business.

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 8.00am - 5.00pm - (with 1 hour for lunch).

Skills

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessTimekeepingEnthusiasmKeen to work and study

Required qualifications

Essential
Apprenticeship Standard · Trade Supplier · Grade Level 2
Essential
End-Point Assessment · Trade Supplier · Grade Level 2

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 are 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