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Academy Apprentice

Howdens
Pay: Competitive
Location: Gillingham Gillingham United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Daytime Work
Job reference: E04883252
Adventure 2021-12-29 2022-03-28

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers? At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace. We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business. The Role As an Academy Apprentice you will experience multiple depot roles to develop skills relating to sales, account management, warehousing, and administration. You will learn to provide customer quotes and orders and build relationships, to provide a high-quality service that encourages repeat business.A key element of your role will be to gain and maintain technical knowledge of the products and services offered together with the systems used within the business.The Person Strong communication skillsAbility to meet task deadlinesAttention to detailPlanning and organising skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritise own workloadA desire for continuous personal and professional development The Apprenticeship Trade Supplier Level 2 - Intermediate ApprenticeshipTraining provided by in house Learning & Development TeamSupport from external training provider15 Month programme including minimum 12 month learning period plus end point assessmentGCSE Maths and English desired but not essential, as these will be covered during the apprenticeship In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include: £15,000 salary24 days holidayTeam incentives and outingsStaff discount on Howdens products Why work for us? Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 740 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence.

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