Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Showroom Advisor Apprentice

B&Q
£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Telford

Expected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £14.10 per hour (£26,945 FTE) as a Showroom Advisor Apprentice.
  • Work towards a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship over 13 months.
  • The role involves customer interaction, design, and sales, with shifts covering Monday-Sunday.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-30.
  • No formal qualifications are required.

About the Role

This is a permanent contract for 30 hours per week, with shifts available Monday to Sunday between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.

What You'll Do

  • Your focus will be on the customer, exploring possibilities to recommend the right finance, products, and installation options.
  • Use software to produce inspirational designs for customer projects.
  • Coordinate multiple projects and support customers virtually and face-to-face.
  • Guide customers from initial ideas through to delivery.
  • Work closely with colleagues and installers to ensure excellent service.
  • Convert designs into sales.

What You'll Gain

  • You will be working towards the Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship.
  • Additional sales masterclasses.
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths (if not already held at GCSE level or equivalent).
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • The apprenticeship is expected to last 13 months.

What We're Looking For

  • Skills: Communication, Team Working, Problem Solving, Working with customers, Attention to detail.
  • Personal Qualities: Ability to role model B&Q Behaviours (Be Brave, Make a Difference & Win Together).
  • Flexibility: Ability to work a rota that includes weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
  • Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) are desired.

Benefits

  • UK Notional hourly rate £14.10 per hour
  • Team bonus incentives
  • An award-winning pension scheme
  • ShareSave options
  • 6.6 weeks holiday
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Shopping discounts
  • Colleague wellbeing benefits

Key Details

  • Wage: £14.10 per hour (£26,945 FTE)
  • Working Hours: 30 hours per week, on a shift pattern basis, Monday-Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
  • Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
  • Start Date: 2026-12-14
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-30
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Customer service specialist (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED