MERCHANT APPRENTICE
LOCATIONS:SPRINGFIELD, HILLVIEW, CASTLEREAGH, LISBURN, DROMORE, CARRICKFERGUS, BANGOR, DOWNPATRICK
CLOSING DATE: 1st September 2025
JP Corry, BITCs Responsible Company of the Year (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of Decency, Passion and Pride we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.
WHY WORK AT JP CORRY:
- Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays
- Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks
- Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Training opportunities, development & career growth
- Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches
- Aviva Digicare+
- Bonus scheme opportunity for annual bonus
- Access to Women In Business Membership
- Volunteering & fundraising opportunities
- High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
This exciting opportunity offers a JP Corry Builders Merchant Apprenticeship in collaboration with Springvale Learning. The primary purpose of the apprenticeship is for individuals to gain development both on the job and through formal learning. This enables the delivery of exceptional customer experience and to be a valued member of both the branch and wider JP Corry team.
You will earn while you work a minimum of 21 hours per week. Rotating in 3-month periods across our trade centre, yard and internal sales role, before selecting where to return to. We hope by this stage, you will have found your niche and laid strong foundations for moving onto the first fix of your career.
Running alongside the on-the-job training you will be undertaking formal learning with Springvale Learning. You will attend the classes with your JPC Merchant Apprentice colleagues from other branches. The modules are:
- Understanding our customers and JP Corry
- Mastering service delivery and communication
- Safety and team work first
- Boosting sales and the customer experience
- Expertly managing challenges
- Specialised skills
All our branch colleagues, regardless of job role, are there to provide exceptional customer service. Whether in person, over the phone or on email. Our branches are busy places, and as such all colleagues play a vital role ensuring that operations are carried out efficiently, effectively and safely, whilst providing an impressive experience for all.
Working in one of our yards you will be predominately working in an outdoor environment serving customers and operating a forklift truck to prepare orders.
The branch roles that you will experience take pride in delivering a level of high-quality customer service. Through excellent product knowledge and competitive pricing to secure sales as well as nurturing customer relationships. Overall, positioning your branch to be the best merchant within your local community.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING:
- Responsible for personal and workplace health and safety and observe regulations in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Working independently and as part of the team to serve customers face to face, on the phone and over email.
- Delivering a high standard of housekeeping and presentation throughout the trade centre / yard
- Making sure all goods inwards are checked and put away in the correct location. Ensuring adequate branch stock levels and count accurately for/during stocktake
- Preparing orders for collection & delivery and confirming sales documentation is completed. Loading and unloading vehicles both manually and with a forklift truck
- Identify and generate sales opportunities by ensuring the customer has all they need for their job
- Efficiently processing customer transactions
- Provide competitive quotations to meet both customer and business needs.
- Any other duties deemed reasonable
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU:
- Proactive attitude with an appetite to learn and take on new challenges
- A passion for customer service and / or sales
- An interest in construction and building materials
- A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
- Proficient in the use of IT
CLOSING DATE: 1st September 2025
Skills:
Merchant Apprenticeship Apprentice
