Apprentice Branch Assistant

Rexel

  • Yorkshire & the Humber Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Kickstart Your Career with Rexel UK and join our Scunthorpe Branch as an Apprentice Branch Assistant!Are you ready to take the first step towards an exciting career? Do you want to learn, grow, and make a real impact while working with a global leader in electrical wholesale? If you're enthusiastic, ambitious, and passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, Rexel UK has the perfect opportunity for you!What's the Role?As an Apprentice Branch Assistant, you'll dive into a variety of roles, including Warehouse/Logistics, Trade Counter, and Internal Sales. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to gain hands-on experience, learn valuable skills, and build a solid foundation for your future career.You'll be part of a tailored training program designed to help you succeed, with dedicated study days and support from your training provider. Whether you dream of becoming a Branch Manager, excelling in Business Development & Sales, or mastering Logistics, this apprenticeship will set you on the path to success.Why Join Rexel?We don't just offer jobs-we offer careers. Here's what you'll get:
  • Earn While You Learn: A permanent position with a competitive salary.
  • Bonuses: Gainshare bonus scheme-get rewarded for growth!
  • Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off!
  • Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, health programs, and more.
  • Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial education.
What will you do?You will train across all responsibilities within a Branch Assistant Position which includes:
  • Providing excellent customer service to customers over the phone and face to face
  • Managing stock in and out - order processing, picking and packing, store transfers & stock control
  • Completing the paperwork within the office - raising quotations, following up on quotations & processing customer orders
  • Serving customers on the Trade Counter
  • Internal Sales - making sales calls to a portfolio of existing and new customers and work with the external sales team
  • Carry out sales administration duties
  • There will be a requirement to work in the warehouse, as such you may have to be involved at times in some heavy lifting whilst picking and packing orders and dealing with goods in/out loading delivery vans.
  • Continuously enhance product knowledge by learning and keeping up to date with new products entering the market
What we are looking for:
  • English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential
  • Good communication skills, with the confidence to interact with customers and colleagues both face to face and via the phone/email
  • The ability to follow instruction
  • The want to take on new roles and challenges
  • Good organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and manage own workload
  • Understanding that the customer is the most important element to working within branch
No experience? No problem! If you're eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges, we'll give you all the training and support you need.At Rexel, we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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