Branch Apprentice
Lords Builders Merchants, Hartford, Huntingdonshire
Branch Apprentice
£13,312 to £21,149.44 a year
Lords Builders Merchants, Hartford, Huntingdonshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 25 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 09-09-2026 (In 15 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Hartford, Huntingdonshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Looking to build a solid future? Join Lords Timber Huntingdon as a Branch Apprentice and start your journey in an industry that offers real opportunities for growth and development. Our apprenticeship gives you experience while you learn, working with a supportive team and gaining practical skills across all areas of the branch.
About the Employer
Lords Builders Merchants has been serving tradespeople, homeowners and local communities across London and the Home Counties for over 40 years. Built on strong customer relationships, local expertise and dependable service, we have grown into a trusted name in building supplies. As part of Lords Group Trading, we combine the heritage of an established business with the ambition, energy and opportunity of a growing Group.
We are proud to create an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, valued and encouraged to succeed. If you are looking to join a business where you can contribute, develop and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Face-to-face customer service and support at the Trade Counter
- Helping with the distribution of building materials to customers and delivery vehicles
- Supporting stock control and warehouse tasks
- Assisting with goods in/out and keeping the yard clean and organised
- Helping to raise quotes and process orders
- Learning how to safely operate tools and machinery (including forklifts)
- Supporting with office admin and answering incoming calls
- Shadowing team members to understand how each part of the branch contributes
Training Outcome
There are good prospects working in builder's merchants and we would very much like the candidate to stay with the company on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Course Information
Course: Trade supplier (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Sales, marketing and procurement
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Tuesday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 8.00am - 12.00pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: TRAVIS PERKINS PLC