Howdens
Trade Sales & Service Apprentice
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Trade Sales & Service Apprentice
Build Your Future and Launch Your Career With Howdens
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 as they develop the confidence, skills, and relationships needed to advance into sales and management.
We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we're looking for someone motivated to join our team.
About The Apprenticeship
Location: Westbrook Depot
- Salary: £16,686 plus team incentives
- Qualification: Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship
- Duration: 12–15 months
- additional support for Maths & English (if required)
- A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager
- Staff discount, pension, and 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 eager to learn and get stuck in
- Reliable and organised
- Looking for a long-term career, not a short-term job
Where This Role Can Take You
This apprenticeship can open doors to:
- Trade Counter Sales
- Business Development
- Kitchen Design
- Depot Management
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today to take your first step with Howdens.
Your application will be reviewed carefully, and we’ll let you know the next steps soon. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you for further discussion.
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is a successful FTSE 100 business, operating across 900+ depots nationwide and employing over 11,000 staff. Their sales reached previously £2.3 billion last year, with continued growth.
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Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values, valuing an entrepreneurial ethos. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment with competitive salaries, career support, and rewards. For these reasons—and recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For—our people choose Howdens.
Guided by the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL, we work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We’re committed to supporting you as you apply, so if you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location.
Important Note:
Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship of employment for depot positions.
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