Hayley Dexis Apprentice Position
Hayley Dexis is looking for an Apprentice to join our team based at the Plymouth location.
Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants, etc.) in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who are fundamental to providing industry‑leading customer service.
About the Apprentice opportunity
As an Apprentice working for Hayley Southwest, you will be based at our customer site in Plymouth.
We are keen to speak to you if you have a keen interest in developing a career with Hayley Group!
You will learn all aspects of who we are as a business, the products we supply and the services we offer.
We are looking for confident communicators who are willing to learn and happy to learn a wide range of skills that typically cover our Customer On‑site operations.
This is a fantastic role where you will rotate around different duties such as warehousing, stock/stores management, sales administration and system learning.
You will have achieved your GCSEs (or above) or equivalent qualification to be at the appropriate standard for this role.
Successful candidates will undertake an apprenticeship in Warehousing or Customer Service. The level of qualification will depend on what current level of qualification you have achieved already.
Study and coursework hours will be within the working day and the duration of our apprenticeships is typically 12 months. Candidates can expect regular meetings and catch‑ups with the course provider within working hours as well.
Working hours
40 hours per week Monday to Friday (8am–5pm). This is based on‑site Monday to Friday.
What we're looking for
- A keen interest in learning all aspects of Hayley operations to include warehousing, stores, administrative duties and customer services / order processing.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Able to travel to work and based locally.
- No prior experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Logical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
- Well‑presented and enthusiastic about building a career.
Benefits
- Competitive Apprenticeship Salary of £17,056.
- Warehouse focused or Customer Service Apprenticeship Course to Level 2 or Level 3.
- From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
- In‑house training provided through Hayley Inspire.
- Company pension.
- Free Death in Service cover (x2 salary).
- Invitation to healthcare scheme.
- Wellness programmes.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Excellent opportunities and career prospects available.
Recruitment process
The closing date for this vacancy will be Sunday 14th June. Please note we will close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.
- In addition to your CV, please submit a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what you can bring.
- Initial Screening – Ongoing throughout advertising window.
- Online Testing – To Be Confirmed.
- Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
- Face‑to‑face final stage interview.
Interviews will be held at our Plymouth offices.
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We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions.
Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
