Apprenticeship · Level 2
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B&Q Customer Advisor Apprenticeship

B&Q
£16,344 a year
Cumberland

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £16,344 per year while working towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship.
  • Gain practical experience in customer service, teamwork, and sales.
  • Work 24 hours per week in a permanent role with a 15-month apprenticeship duration.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-17.

About the Role

As part of a great team, you'll be valued for who you are. We're committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities.

Daily Roles and Responsibilities

  • Actively approach your customers, engaging with them naturally
  • Understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
  • Work with colleagues across the store to help and support them
  • Turn negative customer situations into positive outcomes
  • Encourage customer feedback, share it with managers and use it to improve service
  • Utilise all available tools and systems to maximise sales
  • Have a full understanding of the processes relevant to your role and store
  • Take personal responsibility for operating in a safe and legally compliant way
  • Adhere to all policies & procedures relevant to your role
  • You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require

Benefits

  • UK Notional hourly rate £13.10
  • An award-winning pension scheme
  • ShareSave options
  • 6.6 weeks holiday
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Shopping discounts
  • Colleague wellbeing benefits

Training

Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

What Happens at the End

Ongoing training and development. The expected duration of this apprenticeship is 15-months, however you will join the B&Q family on a permanent contract.

Skills

  • Team Working
  • Organisation Skills

Qualifications

  • None required (grade None required) - desired

Key Details

  • Wage: £16,344 a year
  • Working week: Shift work including weekends, bank holidays and late evenings, 7am - 10pm. Exact shifts TBC.
  • Hours: 24 hours per week
  • Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
  • Start date: 2026-11-23
  • Closing date: 2026-11-17
  • Apprenticeship standard: Customer service practitioner (level 2)
  • Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED