Apprentice Opportunity - New Howdens Depot Opening We're excited to be opening a brand-new Howdens depot and are looking for talented individuals to join us as an Apprentice from January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team from the very beginning, helping to shape the success of our newest depot while building a rewarding career with the UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing business and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. With excellent training, ongoing support, and genuine development opportunities, there's never been a better time to join Howdens and make an impact from day one. Forget the typical 9-5. At Howdens, you'll be part of a busy, hands-on environment where you'll learn, earn, and develop valuable skills from the start. This apprenticeship offers real career progression, with many of our apprentices going on to build successful careers in sales, management, and depot leadership. We're proud to be recognised as a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to learn. Whether you're leaving school, college, or looking to take the first step in your career, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with people, and want to build a long-term career with a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you. About the Apprenticeship Location: Skelmersdale Depot Salary: £16,686 plus team incentives Qualification: Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Duration: 12-15 Months Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed) A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays What you’ll be doing Learning and developing alongside experienced colleagues in a leading business to: Manage and organise stock Support goods in and out of a busy warehouse Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness Build relationships and support customers Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment Who we’re looking for We hire for attitude and potential - not experience Friendly, confident with people, and keen to learn and get stuck in Reliable and organised Looking for a long-term career, not just a job Where this role can take you Warehouse Person Trade Counter Sales Business Development Kitchen Design Depot Management Apprenticeship Eligibility This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to develop new skills and begin or progress their career in this area. As part of the apprenticeship funding rules, the programme must provide significant new learning. Therefore, applicants who already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a closely related subject, or who can already demonstrate the majority of the knowledge and skills covered by the apprenticeship, may not be eligible. Ready to get started? Apply today and take your first step with Howdens. Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [email protected] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK’s best big companies to work for. As a proud member of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you’re working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market-leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick. Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world-class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.

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