Branch Apprentice
George Lines Ltd · Aylesbury, HP19 8DE
Trade supplier (level 2)
Looking to build a solid future? Join George Lines as a Branch Apprentice and start your journey in an industry that offers real opportunities for growth and development. Our apprenticeship gives you experience while you learn, working with a supportive team and gaining practical skills across all areas of the branch.
The work
- Face-to-face customer service and support at the Trade Counter
- Helping with the distribution of building materials to customers and delivery vehicles
- Supporting stock control and warehouse tasks
- Assisting with goods in / out and keeping the yard clean and organised
- Helping to raise quotes and process orders
- Learning how to safely operate tools and machinery (including forklifts)
- Supporting with office admin and answering incoming calls
- Shadowing team members to understand how each part of the branch contributes
Training
All training will be online or in branch - no college day release.
Training provider: TRAVIS PERKINS PLC
What you come out with
There are good prospects working in builder's merchants and we would very much like the candidate to stay with the company on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Things to consider
Please note that due to insurance requirements you must be over 18 years old to apply for this apprenticeship.
The employer
George Lines has been supporting civil engineering, infrastructure and landscaping projects across the UK since 1949. Built on technical expertise, specialist products and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in civils and infrastructure supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the knowledge of a specialist merchant with the ambition, energy and opportunity of a growing Group.
We are proud to create an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed. If you are looking to join a business where you can contribute, develop and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Workplace
- Gatehouse Close, Gatehouse Industrial Area, Aylesbury, HP19 8DE