At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, manage deliveries, and support sales in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Graham is part of the largest independent plumbing and heating merchant network in the UK.
- Benefits: Salary starts at £8.40 per hour, rising to £9.20 after 6 months, with profit share opportunities.
- Other info: The position is full-time with a permanent contract and structured training.
- Why this job: This apprenticeship offers a launchpad for long-term career growth within the trade industry.
- Qualifications: Candidates should be motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a hands-on role.
Salary: £8.40 per hour (rising to £9.20 after 6 months & Living Wage after 12 months)
Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Contract Type: Permanent
Looking for More Than Just a Job? Start Your Career at the Heart of the Trade Industry with Graham, part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK with over 310 sites nationwide. Our business is built on a decentralised model, which means every team is trusted to run their site like it’s their own and gain the benefits of Profit Share by doing so.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve trade and retail customers at the counter and by phone
- Help pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently
- Receive and manage deliveries
- Keep the warehouse organised and safe
- Learn product knowledge and technical basics
- Support sales, logistics, and customer service as part of the wider site team
What You’ll Learn:
- Sales and customer service in a trade environment
- Stock control, warehousing, and logistics
- Product knowledge across plumbing and heating
- Commercial thinking, teamwork, and operations
- Environmental awareness, legislation, and sustainability
Who You Are:
- Motivated, dependable, and ready to learn by doing
- Enjoy working with people and delivering great service
- Like physical, hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment
- Curious about how businesses run and grow
- Looking for long‑term opportunity – not just a short‑term job
Why This Role Is Different:
At Graham your apprenticeship isn’t just a learning opportunity – it’s a launchpad. Many of our managers and regional leaders started out on the counter or in the warehouse, just like you. Because each site is run with autonomy, you’ll gain real commercial experience early – with the chance to influence how your site performs, grows, and succeeds.
Apprentice Sales Advisor employer: Plumbase
Graham operates over 310 sites across the UK, providing a unique opportunity for apprentices to gain real commercial experience. Employees benefit from profit sharing and a supportive training environment, fostering long-term career development.
