Position Overview & Specifications

Due to an increase in business Arnold Laver and Company Limited, part of the National Timber Group are seeking to strengthen their team by appointing a Works/Office Apprentice at their Hymor Timber Branch in Stoke-on-Trent at Scotia Business Park, Scotia Rd, Tunstall, ST6 4HG .

The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with good communication skills who understands their role in providing excellent customer service from all aspects of the business.

Main Duties:

Spend time working in our busy sawmill learning the properties of timber, what the product is used for and handling the timber on a daily basis
After training, use woodworking machinery, fork lift truck and other product moving equipment for the production of customer’s orders (Age restrictions apply)
Spend time working in our timber warehouse/yard learning how to ‘pick’ timber orders and package them together for customer delivery or collection
Spend time working with our team of drivers assisting with deliveries
Spend time working in our sales/admin office learning all aspects of the department from understanding technical drawings to serving customers on our trade counter
At all times work in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger your colleagues, customers, stock, plant, machinery or buildings.

Hours, Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time role working a minimum of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Starting salary is above Apprentice National Minimum Wage
30 days holiday per year including the eight public (Bank) holidays
Christmas and New Year shutdown
Employee discount available on Company product
Training, development, and promotion opportunities
Free access to the Company benefits, rewards, and wellbeing website, including retailer discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Training toward Warehouse and Supply Chain Apprenticeship qualification

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

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