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Bathroom Installation Apprenticeships

Launch your new career with our industry-leading apprenticeship programme

The first of its kind, our Bathroom Installation Apprenticeship is a great way to gain the skills, experience and knowledge to become an installer for Wickes. And the first step to you setting up your own business. 

During your apprenticeship, you will work alongside a Wickes Approved Installer to fit and install Wickes bathrooms into our customers’ homes.

This gives you a great chance to experience the working environment and put all of your learning into practice. This will be complimented with specific training sessions by our dedicated training provider. 

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Nathan & Keenan's Journey


Nathan & Keenan's Journey

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You’ll learning everything from using power tools to fitting all the bathroom essentials.

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

Prepare and work in different locations and bathroom specifications

Essential plumbing and tiling skills

Utilise all the required power tools

Carry out rectification work & Build great customer relationships

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

Simply put, learn from the best. Valuable skills, practical experience, with a reputation for the highest-quality work.

Our Kitchen Installation Apprenticeship

11

Cohorts completed since 2021

82

% Distinction rate

100

% Achievement rate

% Retention rate

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  • How often are the start dates?

    • We have different start dates throughout the year depending on our current installer partners who are able to offer an apprenticeship opportunity.

    What do I need to apply for the apprenticeship?

    • 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.

    Why do we only recruit in England only?

    • Apprenticeships are a government initiative and the way apprenticeships are funded varies across the devolved nations.

How many hours will I be expected to work?

  • Working hours and days are Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week which does include commuting time.

What qualification will I get at the end of the programme?

  • Fitted furniture Installation level 2 and English/Maths Level 1 (if applicable)

What happens once I complete my programme?

  • The Wickes apprenticeship team will discuss with you the option of becoming a Wickes approved Installer.

How will you be supported during the programme?

  • 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.

How much will my apprenticeship cost me?

  • 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.
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