Wickes
Kitchen Installation Apprentice - Northampton
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Kitchen Installation Apprenticeship
Our Kitchen Installations Apprenticeship is a hands-on and practical apprenticeship programme designed to help you learn a trade while earning a living. Whether you’re starting out or changing careers, our apprenticeship will give you everything you need to succeed in the kitchen installation field.
You’ll work alongside an experienced Wickes Approved Installer, learning how to fit kitchens safely, professionally and confidently in customers’ homes. By the end of the 18 months, you’ll have the qualifications and knowledge you need to become self-employed and join our Wickes installer network.
What you’ll be doing
- Installing Wickes kitchens in customer homes alongside an experienced installer
- Learning safe removal and installation techniques
- Developing practical trade skills across units, worktops and appliances
- Building confidence with tools, measurements and planning
- Supporting customers and working independently as you grow
- Understanding how to run and manage your own workload
- Exploring the basics of starting your own installer business
- Receiving technical and practical training delivered by WEBS Training
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What you’ll bring
You don’t need previous experience, just the drive and willingness to learn. But you must have:
- An interest in developing trade skills and hands-on learning
- Good problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to learn and work safely
- Strong communication and customer focus
- Resilience and reliability
- Interest in being self-employed and running your own business
- Ability to attend training with short stays in Nottingham
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travelling to customer homes)
What we offer
- Paid apprenticeship
- Paid travel (mileage or train cost), meals & accommodation for off-site training
- Guidance to set up your own business and you’ll receive some tools from Bosch after 1 year
- Industry-recognised Level 2 Fitted Interiors qualification
- Real installation experience from day one
- PPE provided
- Mentoring from skilled Wickes installers
- Support in setting up your own business
- Supportive, inclusive and down-to-earth Wickes culture
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We’re one of the only UK retailers offering a complete design-to-installation service so you’ll be learning with one of the most trusted names in the industry.
What to do now
If you’re ready to learn a skilled trade, work with real customers and build a career you can be proud of, this could be the opportunity for you.
Apply or register your interest today.
We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know here.
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