Trade Supplier apprentice
SLD Lighting (Edmundson Electrical) · Birmingham · posted 18 September 2026
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SLD Lighting are the specialist lighting division of Edmundson Electrical, the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler. We offer choice and value, supported by great personal service and technical know-how.
We operate a preferred supplier policy and our stock investment is with leading brand manufacturers; supplying high quality products only. We do not import sub quality products and will not “own brand” any items; so you can place your trust in our independence.
This policy, coupled with our 3 decades in the business, means we have exceptional relationships with all of the major lamp and lighting control gear manufacturers. We carry approx. 8,000 stock items.
Edmundson serve the country from over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced and highly motivated staff. We value each customer regardless of size and are committed to providing a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality.
A major strength of Edmundson Electrical is our commitment to satisfy the demands of our customers with innovative, high-quality and cost-effective 'branded' products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.
Our business constantly adapts to meet the needs of an ever changing market, and our very strong relationships with our suppliers ensure that information regarding new products and trends is quickly communicated.
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and cafes that give us access to electricity, from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.
This Busy Edmundson Electrical branch is looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training, responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and packing
- Store transfers & stock control
- Completing the paperwork within the office
- Raising quotations
- Trade counter
- Sales calls
- Processing orders
- Administration
- Answering the telephone
- Some heavy lifting will be involved
It is Vital you are a confident speaker as you will be required to call customers and speak to customers on the trade counter. This branch is a small team and you will be required to learn all aspects of how the company works and get involved.
Your training
Completing a Trade Supply Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:
- Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- End point assessment - Final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment is conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are conducted both on and off-the-job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
Where it leads
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
About SLD Lighting (Edmundson Electrical)
The ATA will employ you on behalf of this organisation Edmundson Electrical whilst you are completing your apprenticeship qualification.
Things to consider
Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved, but in work time only.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English & Maths (grade 4-9) — desired
Where you'll work
- Mainstream Industrial Park, Mainstream Way, Birmingham, B7 4SN
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