Trade Supplier apprentice

Oldfield Electrical an independent family-run business based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. With a history dating back over 50 years, we pride ourselves on the well-respected reputation we have built through our dedication to our customers. 

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, cafes that give us access to electricity - from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.

After full training responsibilities will include:

Managing stock in and out (to external clients) Picking and packing Store transfers and stock control Completing the paperwork within the office Raising quotations Trade counter Sales calls Processing orders Administration Answering the telephone Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans May be required to drive company vans to drop off deliveries to cover holidays/sickness

Training:

Completing a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship standard, consisting of:

Knowledge and competence qualification in trade supplier at Level 2 End-Point Assessment (EPA) - final test and observation

The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers wishes.

Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.

Training Outcome:

Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:

Sales Team Member Counter Sales Warehouse Supervisor Sales Rep

Employer Description:
EDA learning and development will employ you on behalf of this employer. We are a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency who support and guide you whilst you are completing your apprenticeship within the Branch Location.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Branch is open from 7:30am-5pm so may be required to work your 40 hours around these hours but will most likely be 8am-5pm. If over 18 years of age you can join the Saturday rota 8am-12pm paid as overtime

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Timekeeping,Enthusiasm,Keen to work and study