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Trade Sales & Service Apprentice

Sheffield
£16.7k/yr
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Trade Sales & Service Apprentice

About the Role

We’re looking for someone motivated to join us.

Forget the typical 9–5. At Howdens, you’ll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins—building the confidence, skills, and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership.

We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer.


Location

Sheffield Bramall Depot


Bol landed Value

  • £16,686 salary
  • Team incentives
  • Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship (Duration: 12–15 months)
  • Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)
  • Dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager
  • Staff discount
  • Pension
  • Paid holidays

What You Will Be Doing

  • Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.
  • Building relationships and supporting sales.
  • Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
  • Supporting stock control and deliveries.
  • Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

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Who We’re Looking For

We hire for attitude and potential, not experience.

  • Friendly, confident, and keen to learn and get stuck in.
  • Reliable and organised.
  • Looking for a long-term career, not just a job.

Where This Role Can Take You

  • Trade Counter Sales.
  • Business Development.
  • Kitchen Design.
  • Depot Management.

Application Guidance

  • Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps.
  • If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.
  • Please apply as soon as possible due to high application volume—the vacancy may close earlier than advertised.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and over 11,000 staff. Last year, sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success.

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  • Strong entrepreneurial ethos.
  • Opportunity to develop in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
  • Benefits include:
    • Competitive salary.
    • Development opportunities.
    • Exciting rewards.

Why our people enjoy working for Howdens

  • Named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Worthwhile for ALL Concerned

  • Howdens is founded on an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
  • We provide support throughout the application process. If assistance is needed: Email recruitment@howdens.com (Include job title and location in your message).

Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.


Important Note

  • Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
  • No sponsorship offered for depot/\index(DEPOT).
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Skills

Sales
Customer Service
Relationship Building
Stock Control
Product Knowledge
Organizational Skills
Reliability
Confidence
Teamwork
Communication
Learning Agility
Problem Solving

Location

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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