Management Trainee
Travis Perkins
Management Trainee
Travis Perkins
UK building materials wholesaler and retailer
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably never considered a career with a builders merchant. You might be picturing muddy boots and dusty bricks and while we do have those, there’s a much bigger picture.
Travis Perkins is the UK’s largest distributor of building materials. We are a multi-billion-pound business that helps build the infrastructure of the UK, from homes and schools to hospitals. Right now, we’re looking for ambitious future leaders to join us.
Some of our top Regional Directors started on the branch floor. They didn't start with a fancy corporate title; they built their careers here step by step. This isn't a typical, hands-off graduate scheme, it's a real-world, fast-track leadership route.
Salary: Competitive salary + performance bonus + comprehensive benefits package
Programme: 2 year structured Management Trainee Programme
Location: Northampton
Working Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–5:00pm + alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am–12:00pm)
Requirements: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Experience Required: None. We hire for potential, drive, and attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.
Forget coffee runs and admin duties. This is an immersive, hands-on commercial experience. You’ll learn how a multi-million-pound business operates from the inside out rotating around different departments of branches:
Learn the Core Business: Work across the warehouse, manage stock, and go on the road with delivery teams to understand our full supply chain.
Build Customer Relationships: Work directly with trade customers, handle sales on the counter, and learn how commercial deals happen.
Develop Leadership Skills: Shadow experienced Branch Managers to learn financial management, operational safety, and how to lead a high-performing team.
Natural Leaders: People who communicate well and bring great energy to a team.
Action-Oriented Thinkers: You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy practical problem-solving.
Team Players: You care about working safely and looking out for the people around you.
Clear Career Progression: A defined pathway toward running your own branch and beyond.
Mentorship: Direct support and coaching from senior leaders who want you to succeed.
Stability: Long-term job security with a market-leading UK brand.
Inclusive Workplace: Travis Perkins is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application process, just let us know.
While everyone else is competing for generic office roles, you could be fast-tracking your way into commercial leadership. Bring your ambition, we’ll provide the platform.
[Apply Today & Build Your Future with Travis Perkins]
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UK building materials wholesaler and retailer
Travis Perkins is a large UK supplier of building materials and home improvement products. It grew from two family businesses (Perkins & Co and Travis timber importers) that merged in 1988 and expanded through acquiring many other businesses, including Wickes in 2005, to serve both tradespeople and DIY customers. Its operations center on distributing a wide range of products—timber, bricks, plaster, plumbing and heating, decorating, tools, and related building supplies—through a network of branches and direct-to-consumer channels, plus online ordering. The company differentiates itself by its scale, diversified portfolio of brands and outlets, and a strong emphasis on growth through acquisitions that widen its geographic reach and product offerings. Its goal is to remain a leading UK building materials and home improvement group by expanding its reach, product range, and service capabilities across both trade and consumer markets.
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