Fast Track Management Apprentice - Branch Operations

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Fast Track Management Programme

Branch and Head Office opportunities

Were looking for 18 apprentices to learn, grow and develop into future business leaders. Join BSS this September, if you want to start your career and get on the fast track to management, our one to two-year Fast Track Management Programme is for you.

Welcome to BSS

As the UKs largest and leading distributor of pipeline and heating products, youll certainly know some of our work. Were at the heart of every major UK construction project from the Shard to local schools, Londons Olympic village to power stations, Manchester Airport and the Nightingale hospitals.

Part of the Travis Perkins Group,we are a nationwide business that partners with the best brands and brains in the game and work hard to put the right products, services and solutions in one place. Its our job to make our customers, people and partners proud every day. By supporting customers with the products, services and expertise they need, we ensure their projects are sustainable, safe and have a positive impact on local communities and environments.

JOIN US and youll play your part in helping to create modern Britain by shaping our future.

The programme

Youll follow a 2 year programme that has been designed to make you ready to be an Assistant Branch Manager at one of our BSS branches upon completion. Not only will it accelerate your career, it will also reward you with a nationally recognised qualification.

Right from the start of your career with us, youll be supported in your development. Youll join our Service and Know How Programme for the first 12 months where youll build up technical knowledge of our product ranges and a strong understanding of our business so that you can confidently and safely serve our customers and develop lasting and profitable relationships with them.

In year 2 youll focus on developing your skills as a leader. Youll learn about different leadership techniques, allowing you to pick the one you think will work best for you.

What Youll Need

Were not looking for any previous experience. Youll just need to be energetic and ambitious with the ability to learn fast, think smart and communicate confidently with people at all levels. With a strong focus on building strong customer relationships and the drive to continue learning and developing, youll have the flexibility to work in different locations to discover all you can about our business.

What We Offer You

Join an award winning business and youll find a strong team ethos, with a focus on constant learning and development. A truly diverse and inclusive business that welcomes different ideas, perspectives and experience. Somewhere youll be listened to and encouraged by people at all levels. And an organisation that cares about your physical and mental wellbeing, with support programmes that focus on your individual needs. Most of all, youll find a place where you can develop and grow your career, not just in BSS, but the wider Travis Perkins group. Youll discover your true potential and have a genuine say in our future.

Finer details

Hours of work: Our working hours also offer a great work life balance - you will cover 40 hours per week between 7.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Most of our customers choose to enjoy their weekends and bank holidays which means you can too!

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + 22 days holiday plus bank holidays + discounts and access to health and wellbeing advice and support.

Location: This position will be based at our BSS branch in Barking but during your programme you will spend time within other branches within your region, but willing to travel to other sites, and be flexible to travel to different locations

The Travis Perkins Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to have been recognised as one of Britains Top Employers since 2010.