Trade Sales and Service Apprentice

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Build your future and launch your career with Howdens</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Forget the typical 9-5. At Howdens, you'll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we're looking for someone motivated to join us.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Apprenticeship</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Leigh-on-Sea Depot | Essex</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£16,686 salary plus team incentives</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duration: 12-15 months (Level 2 Apprenticeship)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be doing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building relationships and supporting sales</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting stock control and deliveries</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Who we're looking for</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We hire for attitude and potential, not experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable and organised</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Looking for a long-term career, not just a job</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Where this role can take you</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Trade Counter Sales</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Business Development</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Kitchen Design</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Depot Management</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to get started?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we'll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you're shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Howdens:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.</p>

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