Warehouse Apprentice

R & B Star Electrical Wholesalers Ltd have been suppliers of electrical products and equipment to the trade and industry throughout London and the South east since 1960.

With stock levels of over £1 million at all times, we have over 20,000+ product lines available from all three of our UK distribution centres. R&B Star are perfectly structured to provide solutions and services that are adapted to the needs of every customer.

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.

Summary of the Apprenticeship Role

As a Warehouse Apprentice, you will be working in all aspects of the business in stock control. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone like you to start your career in the Electrical Wholesale sector.

We are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training, responsibilities will include:

Managing stock in and out Picking and Packing customer orders Liaising with customers on the trade counter when busy Store transfers & stock control Completing the warehouse paperwork Raising quotations Taking payments Processing orders on the computer system Answering customer enquires when busy

Training:

Completing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Apprenticeship standard, consisting of:

Knowledge and competence qualification in supply chain warehouse at Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if required 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 is conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are 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, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 40 hours (with 1 hour for lunch).

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