As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Retail Supervisor for our Woodseats Sheffield shop. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week
As one of our apprentices, you will:
Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello
Help customers find the items they are looking for
Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye
Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy
Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops clean and tidy
Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and support your manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide great service to our customers
You will need:
A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work
To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. As a junior member of management, you’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, organising other team members and more
To be reliable, as you will be an important part of a small team, your colleagues and customers will depend upon you to do your best on each shift and not let the team down
A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rotas are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts
Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over
Not already be in full-time education
As an apprentice you’ll:
Complete a L3 Retail Team Leader apprenticeship standard
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Study for at least 20% of your working hours
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Be entitled to a TOTUM membership
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career
Levels of an apprenticeship:
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level
Training:
No College
Workbased
Completion of functional skills if required
Training Outcome:There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have some great training programmes in place and only promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within. Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you. This vacancy will become permanent upon completion of your apprenticeship.Employer Description:Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our retail apprentices are very important. They each serve hundreds of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.Working Hours :Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday = 8am – 9pm.
Sunday = 11am – 5pm.
Earliest shift start = 7:30am
Latest shift finish = 9:30pm
Stocktake finish time = 11:45pmSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Key Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of our product and service offerings
Identify potential customers and generate sales leads through research and outreach
Assist in preparing sales presentations and proposals
Build and maintain strong customer relationships by providing excellent service
Learn how to handle customer inquiries, negotiate contracts, and close sales
Work collaboratively with internal teams, including marketing and technical support
Keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activities.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities in the CRM system
Training:IT Technical Salesperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
All training will be delivered online by Wise Origin, offering flexible, expert-led instruction with interactive sessions and digital resources.
This ensures apprentices can develop their skills while balancing work commitments.Training Outcome:Ongoing career development and progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Learning for Futures Ltd (trading as Wise Origin) is a national training provider, proudly rated Ofsted Grade 2. Since 2006, we have specialised in delivering high-quality apprenticeship training across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on IT and Digital. Our mission is to provide nationally recognised apprenticeship programs that drive positive outcomes and qualifications. We are committed to maintaining exceptional standards of training and fostering an inclusive learning environment that empowers individuals and supports employer success.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Using your sales skills to gain new customers, you will nurture & develop them to build your own portfolio of trading accounts. Being their 1 point of contact, you will act as a 1 stop shop servicing all aspects of their freight needs and building long term relationships with both customers and suppliers.
Although dealing with mainly road based movements – (UK and European imports and exports) you will also provide solutions for customs, air freight and sea freight shipments - offering a global solution to your expanding client base.
You will be responsible for gaining enquiries from your client base, contacting our partners for pricing, quoting and managing the shipment from start to finish in line with your customers requirements.
You will book and manage your own shipments, request the relevant customs paper work and keep your clients updated along the way.
You will be tasked with resolving issues quickly and effectively as and when they arise whilst being a good communicator and providing the highest level of customer care.
This is a fast paced, target focused environment and we are looking for talented sales professionals to develop into Freight Account Managers and join our vibrant, lively and dynamic team.
Training Outcome:Clear career path and progression from Apprentice to Trainee Freight Account Manager to fully fledged Freight Account Manager. This will involve incremental salary increases and eligibility to enter onto company bonus scheme in due course. Company car may also be available once they become a fully fledged Freight Account Manager.Employer Description:Quality Freight Services Ltd is 30 years old this year. The company is an International Freight Forwarder with multiple offices across the UK, dealing with road, sea and air freight shipments along with our own internal customs deptWorking Hours :5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.15pm / 45 mins for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,1 year sales experience....Read more...
The role will consist of taking charge of MTD for ITSA services to help clients stay compliant with the upcoming rules changes. The role is a varied one which will require the successful candidate to deal with people from across Taylor & Russell's office and will also include the preparation of statutory accounts. The successful candidate will also work alongside their VAT and Accounts departments.
Tasks will include:
Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based software (e.g., Sage, Dext, Xero, QuickBooks)
Assisting clients with MTD ITSA compliance and submissions
Advising clients on best practices for maintaining accurate digital records
Preparing accounts and working closely with our accounts team
Liaising directly with clients to gather information, solve queries, and build strong relationships
Identifying ways to improve processes and enhance the client experience
You will also be expected to take on several VAT and Annual accounts jobs
Training Outcome:Study support will be provioded whilst completing the qualification. Once completed a permernant role and possible role progressions will be available. Employer Description:Founded in 2013, Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited is a trusted accountancy firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They provide a full range of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and self-assessment services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and small businesses across the UK.
At Taylor & Russell, they pride themselves on delivering a friendly, personal service backed by professional expertise. Their goal is to make accounting straightforward and stress-free, allowing their clients to focus on growing their businesses.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Previous financial experience,Understanding of MTD ITSA,Proactive,Able to work independently,Accounting software knowledge,AAT qualified or similar,Excel skills....Read more...
