Warehouse & Occasional Driver apprentice
THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AGENCY LTD · Location to be confirmed
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
A Warehouse Apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will work in the warehouse, learning all the products and warehouse management. The successful candidates must hold a driving licence. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
The work
Electric Center was formed back in October 2006 following the merger of AC Electrical and William Wilson electrical branches.
Since then we have expanded our branch network and developed new branches throughout the UK to offer our customers a better, brighter service from over 110 branches nationwide.
SERVICE
Electric Center seeks to bring a new approach to customer service in the world of electrical wholesaling harnessing the power of our local branch network, expertise and relationships with suppliers.
AIM
Our aim is quite simple – to become the first choice wholesaler for our customers whatever their requirements, large or small. That is why we have made three simple but powerful promises which will guide our business into the future.
Our three simple but powerful promises are:
We are commited to understanding your business
We aim to make our customers lives simple
We deliver on our promises
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and 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.
This busy Electric Center in Cheltenham is 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
- Helping out on the trade counter when required
- Processing orders
- Warehouse administration
- Answering the telephone when required
- Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
- Occasional driving, so must hold a UK driving licence
BENEFITS
- Included in Profit Share
- Car Parking
- Pension
- In house Training
Training
Completing a Supply Chain Warehouse Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:
- Knowledge and Competence qualification in Supply Chain Warehouse at Level 2
- 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 employer's wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are 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.
Training provider: INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
What you come out with
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Timekeeping
- Enthusiasm
- Keen to work and study
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English & Maths 4-9
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.
The employer
The ATA will employ you on behalf of this organisation Electric Center Profit Centre whilst you are completing your apprenticeship qualification.