Overview
JP Corry Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This exciting opportunity offers a JP Corry Builders Merchant Apprenticeship in collaboration with Springvale Learning. The primary purpose of the apprenticeship is for individuals to gain development both on the job and through formal learning, enabling the delivery of exceptional customer experience and to be a valued member of both the branch and wider JP Corry team. You will earn while you work a minimum of 21 hours per week, rotating in 3-month periods across our trade centre, yard and internal sales role, before selecting where to return to. The aim is to help you find your niche and lay strong foundations for moving onto the first fix of your career.
Running alongside on-the-job training, you will undertake formal learning with Springvale Learning. You will attend classes with your JP Corry Merchant Apprentice colleagues from other branches.
What you’ll be doing on the job
* Responsible for personal and workplace health and safety and observe regulations in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Working independently and as part of the team to serve customers face to face, on the phone and over email.
* Delivering a high standard of housekeeping and presentation throughout the trade centre / yard.
* Ensuring goods inwards are checked and stored correctly, maintaining adequate branch stock levels, and counting accurately for stocktakes.
* Preparing orders for collection and delivery, confirming sales documentation, and loading/unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift truck.
* Identifying and generating sales opportunities by ensuring the customer has everything they need for their job.
* Efficiently processing customer transactions and providing competitive quotations to meet customer and business needs.
* Carrying out any other duties deemed reasonable within the role.
What we need from you
* Proactive attitude with an appetite to learn.
* A passion for customer service and/or sales.
* An interest in construction.
* Proficient in the use of IT.
* A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
Enhanced criteria for shortlisting
* Prior FLT (forklift) experience and licence.
About us
At JP Corry, we’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that provides great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Wholesale Building Materials
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