Wearside Plumbing Supplies Limited is a major independent plumbers merchant & bathroom retailer based in Sunderland & Durham. Established since 1994, WPS Ltd have built an excellent reputation for reliable service, expert advice from our bathroom consultants, quality products and competitive prices. We serve customers across Tyne and Wear and the North East. With the help of our senior personnel and management teams, we have grown our business from strength to strength. Our Company Directors have massed more than 50 years combined experience in the plumbing sector, and have built both a strong management structure and a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff. We pride ourselves in our great customer service and aftercare and also offer free local delivery.
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) essential
Possibility of full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
You need to be able to lift and carry safe lifting weights and be an early riser. Our busiest time of the day is first thing so you need to be up and ready to go with a smile on your face and a happy to help attitude.
Earn while you learn. What's not to like about earning money while learning on-the-job, and getting a relevant qualification all at the same time.
Wide choice of careers. We are one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the region and offer over 40 apprenticeship programmes in lots of career sectors.
Get paid. You will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £4.81 an hour (April 2022)
Great support. You will get the best of both worlds with support from your employer and college to make sure you achieve and get the best out of your apprenticeship.
Excellent prospects. Starting in the workplace means there is lots of potential for you to progress quickly, giving you a fast track route to career success.
A competitive edge. An apprenticeship will give you the edge when competing for jobs against other well-qualified candidates.
Get hired. The qualifications, skills and experience you gain will look super impressive on your CV and your apprenticeship could even turn into a full time job.
An alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships mean that you can become qualified to degree level and beyond.
Gain skills. Not only will you develop job specific skills, you will gain transferable skills, such as time management, that you can use in other industries and careers.
Real job. You will be doing a real job for a real employer and putting your skills and knowledge into practice will show employers what you are capable of.
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