Trade Supplier Apprentice
The Apprenticeship Training Agency LTD · Severalls Industrial Park · posted 16 July 2026
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Working for Edmundson Electrical CO4 9QX.
After full training responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and packing
- Store transfers and stock control
- Completing the paperwork within the office
- Raising quotations
- Main part of the role will be on the Trade counter liaising with customers
- Processing orders
- Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
Edmundson Electrical- 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 provide a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality.
A major strength of Edmundson 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, 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.
Your training
Completing a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Standard consisting of:
- Knowledge and competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)- 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 employers wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is 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 The Apprenticeship Training Agency LTD
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 (grade 4-9) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4-9) — desired
Where you'll work
- Edmundson Electrical, Units 1+2, 5 Brunel way, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, CO4 9QX
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