Careers at LEW
Join an award winning team
Through the commitment, skill and professionalism of our employees, LEW has grown to become a leading name in electrical wholesaling. Continuing to develop skillful employees is at the centre of our ambitious growth plans for the future. We recognise that finding the right people in the right place is key to further growth in new areas of business and new locations across the country.
A wide range of roles
Sales
Our sales account managers are the vital connections with our customers, delivering award winning support and expert service.
Management
Our ambitious growth plans for the future will demand astute commercial skills and leadership from our management network.
Financial
Our head office Accounts manage the financial accounts of our customers and our supplier partners.
Procurement
At the centre of the commercial team, our buyers control the stock levels across our branch network and act as the key link with our supplier partners.
Digital & Marketing
As the marketplace moves further online, we are adapting for the digital age. Creating opportunities for emerging skillsets in marketing & IT.
Warehousing
Our Warehouse Operatives thrive in fast-paced service environments, managing branch stock profiles and facilitating our inter-branch services.
Industry accredited apprenticeships
Are you interested in a career in electrical wholesaling?
We work in close association with the Electrical Distributors’ Association to provide leading training and apprenticeship opportunities for young professionals seeking a career in the wholesaling sector. The Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship is a brand-new training programme designed specifically for wholesalers by the EDA. It is a year long, job-focused course on warehouse and counter skills, which will prepare individuals for a career in wholesaling.
A rewarding career
We take great pride at LEW to look after our teams who deliver our award winning service.
As such we offer a fantastic range of benefits including,
- 22 days’ annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) which increases with length of service
- Birthday leave
- Cycle to work schemes
- Health cash buy back plans
- A discretionary bonus schemes
- Discounted gym membership
- Plus plenty more…
The power to build careers
Career progression
We encourage and have clear opportunities for progression at all levels.
Strong industry relationships
Access industry resources and support from leading organisations.
Investment in people
We invest in your training and strive to provide the best equipment.
Apprenticeship provider
We provide quality apprenticeship training and experience.
Digital investment
We’re investing in new digital technologies to help support our teams.
Values based business
We work to a clear set of values to help teams and customers everyday.
LEW Branch management, ready to take the next step?
Are you interested in a career as an LEW Branch Manager? Or are you ready to become a Branch Manager and join an award winning team with ambitious growth plans.
At the centre of our plans for the future are individuals who can inspire, develop and lead. We are keen to hear from future Branch Managers who are looking for new career challenges and can develop the LEW brand in new locations of business.
Our teams success
Steve Lamb
Steve joined LEW in 2011 with 25 years wholesaling experience. After working in our Gainsborough branch as a Sales Account Manager he has recently transitioned into a procurement role.
Now a Senior Buyer in our commercial department, Steve is developing new industry skills in a brand new role.
He manages stock levels across our branch network and communicates with our supplier partners to establish relationships and negotiate agreements.
Jack Hague
Jack completed his EDA warehousing apprenticeship with our Lincoln branch and now works as a full-time Warehouse Operative & Trade Counter Assistant.
Following his outstanding performance in his apprenticeship, Jack was awarded a national Learning Achievement Award from the Electrical Distributors’ Association.
This award acknowledges Jack’s exceptional attitude to learning and career development. He has since started his Product Knowledge Modules with the Electrical Distributors’ Association.
We’re always on the lookout for people to join
If you want to join our award winning team, develop your career or are ready for a new challenge, then contact our HR team to submit your CV for our talent pool or to find out more about current or future opportunities.
Alternatively contact your local LEW branch.
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