Key Takeaways
- Complete a 30-month apprenticeship scheme, gaining experience across branch operations and management development.
- Achieve a L2 Apprenticeship in year 1 and a L3 Apprenticeship in year 2.
- Work in a customer-facing role, learning about products, sales, and leadership.
- Receive on-the-job training, a dedicated coach, and 1:1 mentoring.
- Benefits include an attractive salary, bonus, pension, and colleague discounts.
About the Role
This is your opportunity to be enrolled on our industry leading apprenticeship development scheme enabling you to pour the foundations for a successful career with the largest distributor of building materials in the UK.
This is anything but ‘just a job’. You’ll be working whilst completing our bespoke 30 month scheme, giving you the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of our operation, as you move your way across all areas of our Branch and then into management development to give you all the skills to lead a team.
Wherever you are, you’ll play a pivotal role as part of our team, from working in the yard, serving and selling to customers on the counter, answering the phone/responding to emails, manning the Benchmarx area or the Hire counter to receiving and storing products; you’ll cover it all and our customers will love you for it!
What You'll Learn
- Year 1: Safety first approach, the builders merchant industry, the market and our business strategy. Learn how to sell by providing great service, gain a deep understanding of our product base.
- Year 2: Learn all about your leadership style and how to inspire a team.
Your learning will be “on the job” with time set aside each week to complete any necessary coursework, and there’s no expectation to take work home with you. You’ll have a dedicated apprenticeship coach who’ll support you every step of the way and you’ll receive 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. At the end of your training, you’ll complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you’ll achieve a L2 Apprenticeship in year 1 and a L3 Apprenticeship in year 2.
What's in it for You?
- Chance to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues.
- Opportunities to advance your career and make a significant impact on the industry.
- Be part of something meaningful by helping customers tackle challenges and reduce their environmental impact.
- Great training.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Supportive, team-focused environment where success is celebrated.
Benefits
- Attractive annual salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Exclusive colleague discounts (including 20% off at Toolstation)
- Wellbeing support
- MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
What You'll Bring
Experience in merchanting or any work is not required. If you’ve got the right attitude to learn and genuinely want to develop a career, we can teach you the rest.
We look for:
- Safety conscious: A real focus on keeping colleagues safe and well.
- Hard working: Ability to handle a demanding job with plenty to do.
- Customer focused: Understanding of what good service looks like and how to provide it.
- Team spirited: Willingness to muck in, get your hands dirty, and look after one another.
- Adaptable: Ability to work in a fast-moving environment and move around the operation.
- Authentic: Personality and passion to shine through.
Requirements
- Over 18 (due to some of the products sold).
- Not currently in any form of education.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Brand new to this kind of role.
- Able to drive and have access to your own vehicle (required for travel to different branches within your local region).
How to Apply
Apply now to join a company that truly values its people.