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<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Trade Sales and Service Apprentice</h1><div></div><div><div class="SCXW32116601 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Join Howdens as a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Trade</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Sales and Service Apprentice and Kickstart Your Career</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">At Howdens, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">we’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> proud to be one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers. With a long-standing commitment to developing talent, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">we've</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> been recognised among the </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers</span><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> since 2022.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Our apprentices </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> just </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">do</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> a job</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> - </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">they build lasting careers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Trade</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Sales and Service Apprentice</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> looking for enthusiastic, proactive </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">people</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> to join our apprenticeship programme and become</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> an integral</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> part of our depot team</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">. As a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Trade </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Sales and Service Apprentice, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> follow a structured development programme that combines practical depot experience with high-quality off-the-job training delivered by an approved </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">apprenticeship training </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">provider. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">This 12–</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW32116601 BCX8">15 month</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> apprenticeship will give you hands-on experience across key areas of our depot, including customer service at the trade counter, sales and business development, stock control, and kitchen </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">planning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">As a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Trade</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Sales and Service </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Apprentice you will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">be supported throughout by your Depot Manager, a dedicated mentor, and our in-house Learning and Development team</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> - </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">ensuring you grow in confidence and capability every step of the way. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">What </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">You’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Gain</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">This apprenticeship is designed to give you the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. You</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> wil</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">l: </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Learn how to deliver exceptional service </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">and build strong relationships with</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> trade customers both in person and over the phone </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Build skills in serving</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> and selling to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> customers on the trade counter</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">and ensuring customers receive their products in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">a timely</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> and efficient manne</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">r</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Gain product knowledge and develop the ability to advise customers on our kitchen, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">bedroom</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> and joinery ranges</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">identifying</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">new sales</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> opportunities, and helping to drive the growth of the depot.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Learn the principles of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> stock control and warehousing, ensuring stock levels are accurately </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">maintained</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">, and following all health and safety regulations</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Grow your confidence and communication skills</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced depot environment </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Be supported to complete your Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship, including English and Maths if </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Future Career Pathways</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Completing this apprenticeship opens doors to a variety of career opportunities across Howdens</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">, with in-house Learning and Development programmes to support your progression</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">. Many of our past apprentices have progressed into roles such as: </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Trade Counter Salesperson</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Business Developer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Kitchen Sales Designer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Depot Management Roles</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div class="SCXW32116601 BCX8"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">What </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Looking For</span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> seeking people who are excited to learn, eager to get involved, and ready to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">start their career</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">. Ideally, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> have: </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">S</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">trong attention to detail and commitment to doing things well </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Great communication</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> skills and a customer-focused mindset </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and use your initiative </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Good organisation and time management </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">A genuine interest in developing your skills and growing your career </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">The right to work in the UK </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">The Apprenticeship Programme</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Apprenticeship Standard:</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Level 2 Trade Supplier </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Duration:</span><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW32116601 BCX8">Typically</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> 12–15 months (including End Point Assessment) </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Training:</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> A mix of on-the-job experience and off-the-job learning </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Support:</span><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> From a mentor, depot team, learning and development team and external </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">apprenticeship </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">training provider </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Qualifications:</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed) </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="WACImageContainer NoPadding BlobObject SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="presentation"><img class="WACImage SCXW32116601 BCX8" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR4AWJiYGBgAAAAAP//XRcpzQAAAAZJREFUAwAADwADJDd96QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" alt="Shape" width="1" height="1"></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Rewards and Benefits</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Your hard work and commitment </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">won’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> go unnoticed. As a Howdens apprentice, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">you’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> receive: </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">£1</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">6,686</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> annual salary </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Paid holiday entitlement </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">A matched contribution pension scheme </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Team incentives and social events </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div class="SCXW32116601 BCX8"><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW32116601 BCX8"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Generous staff discount on Howdens products </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">About Howdens</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">we’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32116601 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW32116601 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">At Howdens, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">we’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> committed to being worthwhile for </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">all</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">apprenticeships@howdens.com</span><span class="TextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> with the job title and location, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8">we’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32116601 BCX8"> be happy to help. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW32116601 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div></div></div><div></div><div></div><div class="sharelinks"><div class="linkedinbutton sharebutton pull-left"><script type="text/javascript" src="https://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><span class="IN-widget" data-lnkd-debug="<script type="in/share+init" data-counter="right" data-url="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/cVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM"></script>" style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="padding: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; text-indent: 0px !important; display: inline-block !important; vertical-align: bottom !important; font-size: 1px !important;"><button class="IN-e146f606-483d-4824-a598-79a778fddfb4-1G9ISYhSF8XoOmdcl0yKDu"><xdoor-icon aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24px" height="24px" x="0" y="0" preserveAspectRatio="xMinYMin meet"><g style="fill: currentColor"><rect x="-0.003" style="fill:none;" width="24" height="24"></rect><path style="" d="M20,2h-16c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2v16c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2h16c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V4C22,2.9,21.1,2,20,2zM8,19h-3v-9h3V19zM6.5,8.8C5.5,8.8,4.7,8,4.7,7s0.8-1.8,1.8-1.8S8.3,6,8.3,7S7.5,8.8,6.5,8.8zM19,19h-3v-4c0-1.4-0.6-2-1.5-2c-1.1,0-1.5,0.8-1.5,2.2V19h-3v-9h2.9v1.1c0.5-0.7,1.4-1.3,2.6-1.3c2.3,0,3.5,1.1,3.5,3.7V19z"></path></g></svg></xdoor-icon>Share</button></span></span></div><div class="tweetbutton sharebutton pull-left"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" class="twitter-share-button twitter-share-button-rendered twitter-tweet-button" title="X Post Button" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/tweetbutton.2f70fb173b9000da126c79afe2098f02.en.html#dnt=false&id=twitter-widget-0&lang=en&originalreferer=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FcVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM&related=%40changeworknow&size=m&text=Howdens%20Joinery%20Co.%20Careers%20-%20Trade%20Sales%20and%20Service%20Apprentice&time=1776084971607&type=share&url=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FcVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 66px; height: 20px;" data-url="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/cVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM"></iframe><script type="text/javascript" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="facebooklikebutton sharebutton pull-left"><script>(function(d, s, id) {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if (d.getElementById(id)) return;js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/enUS/all.js#xfbml=1&status=0&appId=352523527214784";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-share-button fbiframewidget" data-href="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/cVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM" width="90" data-layout="button" data-size="" fb-xfbml-state="rendered" fb-iframe-plugin-query="appid=&containerwidth=37&href=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FcVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM&layout=button&locale=enUS&sdk=joey&size=&width=90"><span style="vertical-align: bottom; width: 67px; height: 20px;"><iframe name="f44ed1e858b22633a" width="90px" height="1000px" data-testid="fb:sharebutton Facebook Social Plugin" title="fb:sharebutton Facebook Social Plugin" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media" src="https://www.facebook.com/v2.9/plugins/sharebutton.php?appid=&channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxdarbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df214151b34d49f033%26domain%3Disw.changeworknow.co.uk%26iscanvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%252Ff142ae62615b04307%26relation%3Dparent.parent&containerwidth=37&href=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FcVJcvdzl5bd66vDPYGMhM&layout=button&locale=enUS&sdk=joey&size=&width=90" style="border: none; visibility: visible; width: 67px; height: 20px;" class=""></iframe></span></div><div id="fb-root"></div></div><div class="clear"></div></div><a class="btn btn-primary pull-right" href="/howdens/vms/e/careers/candidates/applications/new?howto_apply=bQ1YBycDHaxkqOlQNjsoyy">Apply now</a><div class="clearfix"></div>
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