We are looking for a Partnering Stores Apprentice to join our team at Huws Gray Partnering - Brighton.

We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few.

Our Partnering Stores exclusively serve one customer, and we have a mix of stock in all of our partnering sites to support them with projects in their areas. Our stores ensure they get what they need, on time, every time.

As an apprentice, you'll get a permanent contract from day one, a qualification in Level 2 Trade Supplier and a great start to your career!

But what is a Builders Merchant and who are Huws Gray Group?

A Builders Merchant sells building and construction materials to a range of different customers, from long-standing builders with years of experience in their trade to the do-it-yourself DIYers. As for Huws Gray Group, we are one of the UK’s largest builders’ merchants. We trade from hundreds of locations around the UK, all our branches are long-established companies which have been serving local trades people for many years with the knowledge and experience to match. You can expect reliable stock levels and the highest standards in service.

You’ll be working with people who love what they do and care for each other. Our branch teams are a bit like a family, there’s plenty of fun and you’ll be a key member of the branch. You will get to learn the day-to-day operations of the branch, whether that’s dealing with our customers, working in the yard or helping with office and computer-based tasks.

We are looking for someone who can thrive in a customer focused environment, who enjoys problem solving and has the motivation to progress in their career.

What It’ll Be Like

You’ll be given the training to fully contribute to the day-to-day operations of the partnering branch
You will need to commit to and maximise the use of 20% of working hours provided for “off the job” training

Are you Huws Gray material?

You don’t need to have any previous experience or qualifications, because we’ll help you learn everything you need to know.

You Do However Need To

Be committed to learn
Be a brilliant communicator
Have a “can do” attitude
Be open to getting stuck in and helping wherever needed

What’s in it for you?

All our Apprentices receive a competitive hourly rate
A permanent contract from day one
A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
A dedicated training plan, fully supported by a Training Development officer who will be on hand when you need them
Access to a great discounted shopping website
A generous staff discount scheme
You will be assigned a mentor who will support you throughout your Apprenticeship
Genuine career and development opportunities
Level 2 qualification in Trade Supplier on completion of your training (which usually takes around 12 months)

The working hours for this role is 40 hours between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday (different arrangements apply to employees who are under 18 years of age)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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