Works/Office apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to an increase in business Arnold Laver and Company Limited, part of the National Timber Group are seeking to strengthen their team by appointing a Works/Office Apprentice at their Hymor Timber Branch in Stoke-on-Trent at Scotia Business Park, Scotia Rd, Tunstall, ST6 4HG .
The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with good communication skills who understands their role in providing excellent customer service from all aspects of the business.
Main Duties:
- Spend time working in our busy sawmill learning the properties of timber, what the product is used for and handling the timber on a daily basis
- After training, use woodworking machinery, fork lift truck and other product moving equipment for the production of customer’s orders (Age restrictions apply)
- Spend time working in our timber warehouse/yard learning how to ‘pick’ timber orders and package them together for customer delivery or collection
- Spend time working with our team of drivers assisting with deliveries
- Spend time working in our sales/admin office learning all aspects of the department from understanding technical drawings to serving customers on our trade counter
- At all times work in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger your colleagues, customers, stock, plant, machinery or buildings.
Hours, Salary and Benefits:
- This is a full-time role working a minimum of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
- Starting salary is above Apprentice National Minimum Wage
- 30 days holiday per year including the eight public (Bank) holidays
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Employee discount available on Company product
- Training, development, and promotion opportunities
- Free access to the Company benefits, rewards, and wellbeing website, including retailer discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training toward Warehouse and Supply Chain Apprenticeship qualification
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AL369
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Works/Office apprentice roles across Arnold Laver and Company Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,700 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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