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Trade Supplier Apprentice role developing customer service, sales, and product knowledge while completing a Level 2 apprenticeship with opportunities to progress into sales and depot management.
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, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership.
We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we’re looking for someone motivated to join us.
About the Apprenticeship
Location: Westbrook Depot
£16,686 salary plus team incentives
Qualification: Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship
Duration: 12–15 months (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)
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
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
Ready to get started?
Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.
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.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.
Location: London, UK
Industry: Production & Manufacturing
Howdens is the UK’s number one kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, hardware, and bathrooms. We have over 850 depots across the UK and Europe, with total UK sales reaching £2.3 billion in 2024. Our trade-only model We only sell to the trade as they have the craftsmanship and know-how to fit our products to the highest possible standard. We believe the builder is best placed to co-ordinate projects, supported by local Howdens depots underpinned by a dedicated supply chain and extensive product design and innovation. A framework for success This trade-only model is supported by an in-stock product framework, where builders can expect to get the products they need to complete the job from stock at their local depot. This is achieved by having a dedicated supply chain, efficient warehouse structure, and UK-based manufacturing sites at Howden, East Yorkshire and Runcorn, Cheshire. Entrepreneurial culture The autonomy given to our depot managers is a key element of our business model and success. Every depot is dedicated to helping local tradespeople build their businesses and, within each one, builders can find plentiful stock, design expertise, knowledgeable staff, and the best local price. Community Our belief is that where communities thrive, we thrive. We are passionate about serving our local communities and actively encourage our colleagues to get involved through volunteering, sponsored events and supporting local charities. One of the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For In 2022, over 7,000 of our employees completed the Best Companies engagement survey and, based on their feedback, Howdens ranked 10th in the 2022 Best Big Companies to Work For list, up four places since we last participated in 2020.
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