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Kitchen Installation Apprenticeships

Our Kitchen Installation Apprentices are our installers of tomorrow

Our Kitchen Installation Apprenticeship is the first of it’s kind in the UK.


It is a great way to gain the skills and knowledge you require to become an Installer for Wickes.


It is the first step we hope will lead to enabling you to set up your own business at the end of the programme.

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Whilst on the programme you will be working with one of our amazing installers on a daily basis. This will enable you to get hand on training and support. This will be complimented with specific training sessions by our dedicated training provider. Teaching you everything from using power tools, installing furniture on location to specification and cabinetry. 
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On the apprenticeship you will learn how to:

Prepare, transport and handle all materials needed in installing a kitchen or bathroom.


Prepare and work in different locations and kitchen specifications with experienced installers.


Utilise all the required power tools and carpentry skills to assemble fitted furniture.


Carry out rectification work.


Build great customer relationships.


How to set up and build your own career as an installer.

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Cohorts completed since 2021

82

% Distinction rate

100

% Achievement rate

% Retention rate

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    • We have different start dates throughout the year depending on our current installer partners who are able to offer an apprenticeship opportunity.
    • You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car before the start of the programme.
      You will be on an 18 month fixed term contract to complete the apprenticeship qualification. Upon successful completion you will be supported to start your own business.
      You will need to present your highschool certificates illustrating an achieved grade of A*-C/9-4 or equivalent. If you cannot provide a copy of your certificate or have not achieved the grades above, you will be asked to complete a functional skills test in English and/or maths.
    • Apprenticeships are a government initiative and the way apprenticeships are funded varies across the devolved nations.
  • Working hours and days are Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week which does include commuting time.
  • Fitted furniture Installation level 2 and English/Maths Level 1 (if applicable)
  • The Wickes apprenticeship team will discuss with you the option of becoming a Wickes approved Installer.
  • You will have a dedicated team leader that you will communicate with throughout the programme and they will be your first point of contact and access to the Wickes Apprenticeship Team. You will have a designated installer who you will work with on a daily basis. Learning how to handle projects from start to finish. WEBS Training provider will deliver all the apprenticeship training and ensure you have all the skills you need to be a competent employer by the end of the programme.
  • Financially? Nothing. Our apprenticeship training is financed by our company levy. We’ll also cover any expenses that relate to your learning. All we ask in return is your commitment to the programme and the time you dedicate to the learning and development of your career. It should be a win-win arrangement. You gain skills and knowledge and put these to good use to drive performance across your business area and we benefit from you delivering projects that positively impact what we do. We often talk about the ‘family feel’ at Wickes. Our apprenticeships are opportunities for us to encourage and support as you grow and, as you do, we invite you to challenge the way we do things, take risks and learn what works for you.
Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Northamptonshire

Description

Wickes, 18 Tyne Road, Weedon Road Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN5 5AF The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking

Reference

47322

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Bolton, Lancashire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

20

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Lancashire

Description

Unit 1A, Shopping Park, 1 Trinity St, Bolton BL3 6DH The roleWhether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their

Reference

98817

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Rayleigh, Essex

Position type

Permanent

Hours

32

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Essex

Description

Wickes, 1 Rat Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7TS The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy re

Reference

98816

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Brentwood, Essex

Position type

Permanent

Hours

24

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Essex

Description

Wickes, Brook Street, Brentwood, CM14 5LX The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in eas

Reference

98815

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Gloucestershire

Description

Wickes, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9AD The roleWhether you’re welcoming customers in-store, or visiting them in their own home, you’ll create innovative designs and help them make their dream h

Reference

98814

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Rushden, Northamptonshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

20

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

Northamptonshire

Description

Wickes, Crown Way, Rushden, NN10 6BT The Role...Everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the right

Reference

98812

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Finance Analyst - Training Programme

Salary:

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

37.5

Area of interest

Finance

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Hertfordshire

Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for either a recent school leaver or a Graduate to kickstart their career in Finance through our newly launched Finance Manager scheme. Based in our Support Centre in W

Reference

98811

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Assistant Manager

Salary:

from £26,680.00

Location:

Slough, Berkshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Berkshire

Description

Wickes, Slough Trading Estate, 107-113 Farnham Road, Slough, SL1 4UN The Role...An Assistant Manager is the go-to person in the store on shift. You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to del

Reference

98810

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Finance Analyst - Training Programme (Sep 2025)

Salary:

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

37.5

Area of interest

Finance

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Hertfordshire

Description

Will you be finishing school or graduating in the summer of 2025? If yes, and you are looking to kickstart their career in Finance then why not join our newly launched Finance Manager scheme. Based in

Reference

98809

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Position type

Permanent

Hours

39

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Derbyshire

Description

LONG EATON WICKES, 56 Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, NG10 2AU The Role...Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a bree

Reference

98808

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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