Apprentice

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End Date:
January 30, 2026 (22 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR32378
** JP Corry**’s friendly and professional staff are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service by offering expert, tailored advice to each and every customer. We are looking for a talented person that will align well with our values and way of working. Our culture is based on decency, passion and pride and they become principles that guide our business.

This is a new opportunity with JP Corry Builders Merchants where you’ll be based in one of our branches experiencing first-hand the principle of great customer service.

As you go, you’ll get to grips with our business, learning about our customers and our products. In the varied role, you will spend time in various departments in the branch and get involved with merchandising stock as it comes in from suppliers.

This opportunity is a great way to suss out what you like doing in the branch whether its being outdoors loading customers, in the warehouse, behind the counter serving customers or on the shop floor merchandising. No two days will be the same!

Responsibilities
* Interacting with customers and answering queries.
* Carrying out stock counts.
* Placing customer orders.
* Sales.
* Learn about the products we sell, the importance of teamwork, health & safety and good housekeeping.
* You will be shadowing colleagues dealing with a number of our customers and with time, be able to offer advice and support.
* You will learn how to provide great service and will get a chance to work as part of a team.
* You will develop skills in communication, both face to face and over the phone.
* After 6 months you can expect to know the basics of merchanting, the importance of health & safety, customer service and our computer system for taking customer orders and payment.

Skills and Qualifications Essential Skills
* Happy to work together with colleagues and encourage others to do the same.
* Able to make quick decisions and adapt to new ways of working.
* Understandably it is also important that you are interested in or have a passion for customer service and sales. You need to specifically like to learn skills in this area to aid your personal development.

Desirable Skills
* Experience of using a forklift truck is desirable but not essential.
* Willing to learn and present new ideas.

Further Information The Employer is: JP CORRY SPRINGFIELD Job Start Opportunity  - Working Hours Information - Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
** Application Information
**** JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .
** With a strong network of 17 branches across Northern Ireland and Isle of Man, JP Corry is one of Northern Ireland's leading building suppliers.
If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at  We look forward to hearing from you!
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