Key Takeaways
- Complete a bespoke 30-month apprenticeship scheme, gaining experience across all branch operations and moving into management development.
- Achieve a L2 Apprenticeship in year 1 and a L3 Apprenticeship in year 2.
- Attractive annual salary with performance-based bonus and various colleague discounts.
- Requires you to be over 18, not currently in education, eligible to work in the UK, new to this type of role, and able to drive with access to a vehicle.
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 business strategy. Learn how to sell by providing great service, and gain a deep understanding of our product base.
- Year 2: 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 and opportunities for career growth.
- Supportive, team-focused environment where success is celebrated.
- Attractive annual salary.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Exclusive colleague discounts (e.g. 20% off at Toolstation).
- Wellbeing support.
- MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
What You'll Bring
- Attitude: Right attitude to learn and genuinely want to develop a career.
- 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: Happy 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: Be yourself and let your personality and passion shine through.
Requirements
- Over 18 (due to some 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 locations).
During your programme you will spend time in other branches within your local region. This will require the successful candidate to have a full UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel to different locations.