Rexel UK have a Branch Assistant opportunity within our Bideford branch.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated individual with a willingness to learn and passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
As an Apprentice Branch Assistant you will be working in varied roles such as Warehouse/Logistics, Trade Counter and Internal Sales to give you a fantastic grounding for your future career at Rexel. In addition, you will have a tailored training programme aligned to your individual and branch needs, you will be supported in your learning to gain great skills across the fundamental running of a Wholesale Business, setting you on to a Career Path into where you find your passion - this could be Branch Management, Business Development & Sales or Logistics.
This will be a permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, with dedicated study days and end point assessments through your assigned training provider. Typically your apprenticeship programme takes 18 months to complete, after completion you will remain a permanent employee of Rexel UK.
The Benefits of a Career with Rexel:
- Gainshare bonus scheme, allowing you to be directly rewarded for growth
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and enjoy your birthday off too!
- Competitive enhanced family leave benefits
- Extensive Learning and Development opportunities from day one
- Opportunity to Buy and Sell annual leave
- Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support programme
- Staff discount on our webshop!
- Exclusive holiday offers through our travel partner
- Free financial education and mortgage advice
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
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.