Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Trade Sales and Service Apprentice

Howdens
£16,686
Berkhamsted

Expected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £16,686 per year plus team incentives as a Trade Supplier Apprentice.
  • Gain a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship qualification over 12-15 months.
  • Work at the new Berkhamsted Depot in Hertfordshire.
  • Applications close on 30 October 2026, but may close earlier.

About the Role

About the Apprenticeship

  • Location: Berkhamsted Depot | Hertfordshire
  • Salary: £16,686 plus team incentives
  • Apprenticeship Level: Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship
  • Duration: 12–15 months
  • Support: Maths & English training (if needed)
  • Mentorship: Dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager
  • Benefits: Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays

What you will be doing

  • Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone
  • Building relationships and supporting sales
  • Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials)
  • Supporting stock control and deliveries
  • Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment

Who we’re looking for

  • We hire for attitude and potential, not experience.
  • Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in.
  • Reliable and organised.
  • Looking for a long-term career, not just a job.

Where this role can take you

  • Trade Counter Sales
  • Business Development
  • Kitchen Design
  • Depot Management

Application Information

  • Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 2 November 2026.
  • The depot is scheduled to open on 20 November 2026.
  • Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
  • Right to work: Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered for depot positions.