Trade Supplier and Occasional Driver Apprentice

Trade Supplier Apprentice required for a leading electrical supplier. The candidate will work in the warehouse, learning all the products and warehouse management, Trade Counter Sales, Office and some occasional driving. The successful candidates must hold a driving licence. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

What you'll do

Fox Electrical Supplies:

Established in 2006 by Stewart Fox, Fox Electrical Supplies is an independent electrical wholesaler with three branches ideally situated to cover Lincolnshire. We stock a wide range of electrical supplies available over the counter or via our free delivery service. Bespoke and un-listed products can be sourced through our extensive network of suppliers.

As a member of the Fegime buying group we are able to offer our customers a wide range of industry recognised brands at very competitive prices. The increased purchasing power of our group enables us to compete in today's ever-changing marketplace.

Our business is built on strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers, and we realise the importance of our connectivity in this chain. With many years of industry knowledge our teams offer excellent customer service.

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and cafés 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.

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

• Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
• Picking and packing
• Store transfers & stock control
• Completing the paperwork within the office
• Raising quotations
• Helping out on the trade counter when required
• Processing orders
• Warehouse administration
• Answering the telephone when required
• Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
• Occasional driving, so must hold a clean UK driving licence

Must be over 18 years of age to apply for company insurance purposes.

Training

Completing a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:

• Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supply at Level 2
• End point assessment - 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 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.

After the apprenticeship

Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:

• Sales Team Member
• Counter Sales
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Sales Rep

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English & Maths (grade 4-9)

Things to consider

Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved but in work time only.

Must hold a clean driving licence.

Due to insurance purposes and hours must be over 18 years of age.

About the employer

EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch,

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Trade supplier (level 2), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.45pm. 1-hour lunch break.

Friday 7:30am - 4pm. 1-hour lunch break.

(40 1/2 hours per week)

• Start date: 3 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £22,850.10 a year