Job title : Retail Apprentice
Vacancy ID : 14178
Postcode : WF8 1RE
Recruitment Advisor : Debbie Pennington
Recruiter email :
address : 1 Broad Lane
Hourly rate : £8.00
Programme Name : Level 2 - Retailer
Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-11-20 00:00:00
Anticipated start date : 2026-12-14 00:00:00
Employer description : Berriman Carpets is a long standing carpet and flooring shop that has been providing great quality floorcoverings to the local community for over 65 years. We are proud of history of giving local young people job opportunities through apprenticeships which lead to full time positions with the business.
Job description :

We have an exciting opportunity for?an?enthusiastic apprentice?sales assistant to join our?team at Berriman Carpets.?We are looking for someone to assist in the day to day running of the store, who is hard-working, conscientious and passionate about contributing towards the smooth and professional delivery of service to our customers.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serving customers and working out accurate quotes.
• Delivering quotes and taking inquiries over the phone.
• Ordering goods and taking deliveries of goods, so naturally there is some relatively heavy lifting involved.

There are no skill requirements as full training will be provided from my store manager Jack; however it would be advantageous to be naturally outgoing and confident as this is a customer facing role.

Enjoys practical, hands-on work and is keen to learn a skilled trade.

Learns new skills quickly and is committed to developing professionally.

Is reliable, hardworking and has a positive attitude.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• Be 16 or over
• Not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice you’ll:

• Complete a retailer apprenticeship standard
• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• Learn and train for a specific job
• Get paid and receive holiday leave
• Get hands-on experience in a real job
• Study for 6 hours of your working hours
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• Be on a career path with lots of future potential
• Be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

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Brief Overview of the Vacancy : We have an exciting opportunity for?an?enthusiastic apprentice?sales assistant to join our?team at Berriman Carpets.?We are looking for someone to assist in the day to day running of the store: Dealing with customers in person, as well as over the telephone and email. Apply Today!
Qualifications required : None required
Personal Qualities : •Organised.
•Hard working.
•Willing to learn.
•Outgoing personality
Things to consider : This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.