Job Description
Branch Management Apprentice. Permanent - Full time. £competitive + Benefits. 40 hours per week covering opening hours on a rota basis. 3PM finish on a Friday, no weekends! Carlisle. Who we are: We’re BSS, part of the Travis Perkins Group. What you’ll be doing: The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded level 3 management apprenticeship, which will enable them to learn and gain a level 3 qualification during working hours. Duties included, trade counter, warehouse, admin, sales and customer service. Plenty of opportunities for career progression. No weekends, 3pm finish on a Friday. This is your opportunity to be enrolled on our industry leading apprenticeship development scheme enabling you to pour the foundations for a successful career. This is anything but ‘just a job’. You’ll be working whilst completing our bespoke 30 month scheme, giving you the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of our operation, as you move your way across all areas of our Branch and then into management development to give you all the skills to lead a team. For the first year we’ll teach you about our safety first approach, better understand our industry, the market and our business strategy. You'll learn how to sell by providing great service, you’ll gain a deep understanding of our product base and so much more. In the second year, you’ll learn all about your leadership style and how to inspire a team. Your learning will be 'on the job' with time set aside each week to complete any necessary coursework, and there’s no expectation to take work home with you. You’ll have a dedicated apprenticeship coach who’ll support you every step of the way and you’ll receive 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. At the end of your training, you’ll complete an end point assessment and on successful completion you’ll achieve a L2 Apprenticeship in year 1 and a L3 Apprenticeship in year 2. What’s in it for You? We offer the chance to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues, advance your career, and make a significant impact on the industry. By helping our customers tackle challenges and reduce their environmental impact, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Plus, we offer great training, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive, team-focused environment where success is celebrated! We offer: Attractive annual salary; Performance-based bonus that rewards your hard work; Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth; Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future; Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation; Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best; MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more! What you'll bring: Experience in merchanting is not needed. In fact, experience in any sort of work is not required because if you’ve got the right attitude to learn and genuinely want to develop a career, we can teach you the rest. However, here are some of the things we look for: Safety conscious; Hard working; Customer focused; Team spirited; Adaptable; Authentic. You also need to meet the below requirements… You are over 18 (due to some of the products we sell); You’re not currently in any form of education; You are eligible to work in the UK; You are brand new to this kind of role; You are able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. During your programme you will spend time in other branches within your local region. This will require the successful candidate to have a full UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel to different locations. How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people.
