Electrical Wholesale Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Edmundson Electrical Ltd trading as Electric Center is the UK and Ireland's largest and leading electrical wholesaler. We play an important role in the electrical industry supply chain. We buy and stock electrical products from the industry’s leading manufacturers and then sell them to electricians and other companies who require electrical equipment. We employ over 4,000 people and have more than 380 branches. We stock more than 120,000 different products and have thousands of customers of all shapes and sizes ranging from self-employed electricians to large national mechanical and electrical contracting firms.
JOB TITLE
Electrical Wholesale Apprentice
Possible Qualification
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative SVQF (Scotland)
Trade Supplier
Business Administration
Level
2 - 3 (Level 5 Scotland)
Reporting To
Profit Centre Manager
Expected Apprenticeship Duration
18 months
APPRENTICESHIP PURPOSE
To gain a complete and thorough understanding of the operations and processes of an Electric Center profit centre including a working knowledge of the warehouse environment, gaining of product knowledge, serving customers on the trade counter, dealing with customers on the telephone and working in sales support functions such as administration, quotation management and telephone sales
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
· Minimum 4 GCSE passes C/4 or above including English and Mathematics
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
Full driving license
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Warehouse
· Picking and packing customer orders
· Receiving and booking in deliveries from suppliers
· Stock checks (including stock taking)
· Loading and unloading of vehicles
· Dealing with customer returns and stock cleanses to suppliers
· Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and observing all health and safety policies and procedures
Trade Counter
· Serving customers
· Stock and merchandise the trade counter with profitable ‘add on’ products
· Keeping the trade counter clean, tidy
· Organise promotions and other customer incentives/events
Office
· Serving customers on the telephone
· Processing purchase invoices, debit notes and purchase orders
· Processing customer invoices and credit notes
· General office administration tasks
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS
· Natural curiosity and willingness to learn
· A ‘can do’ attitude
· Working alone unsupervised as well as in a team
· Excellent time keeping
· A good problem solver
· Being proactive
· Ability to take and follow instructions
· Good communication skills
KEY RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL
· Profit Centre Manager
· Line Manager
· Co-workers
KEY RELATIONSHIPS EXTERNAL
· Customers
· Suppliers
· Training provider skills coach
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INDICATORS
· Understanding of the business operations
· Effective performance of the role/function
· Accuracy of work
· Time management and attendance
· Gaining of new skills and knowledge
· Standards of behaviour
WORKING HOURS
· To be discussed
WEEKLY WAGE
· £215 - £410
· Dependent on age
HOLIDAYS
· 25 days
· Accrues at 1/12 per month in arrears in year 1
FUTURE PROSPECTS
· At the end of the apprenticeship skills and knowledge are assessed. If the required standards are met then a formal qualification is awarded and an excellent opportunity to build a long, successful career with Electric Center awaits.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £215.00-£410.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- KEIGHLEY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
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Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £11,180.00-£21,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS18 2RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Wholesale Apprentice roles across Electric Center's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,180 - £21,320 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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