Apprentice Travel Consultant
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Company: MARKEN TRAVEL
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Location: WIGAN, WN5 7PE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000018877
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 03/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 – 15:30 with a day off in the week.
Brief Description
Marken Travel are looking for a motivated, self-disciplined individual with a passion for travel. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure full-time employment and grow within our well-established independent business in Billinge. You will be supported by our award-winning team as you train to become a qualified Travel Consultant.
Training to be Provided
This apprenticeship includes regular training with a dedicated training provider. You will spend at least 6 hours per week of your working hours completing off-the-job learning, which may include online study, workshops, assignments and practical training to support your development.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice can expect to be offered a full-time position as a Travel Consultant at Marken Travel, with opportunities to further develop their skills, progress within the business and build a long-term career in the travel industry.
Vacancy Detail
Your main role will be assisting other members of staff as required and learning about all aspects of the retail travel industry duties will include:
- Meeting and greeting our customers
- Delivering excellent customer service
- Marketing, including social media and window displays
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing administration
- Updating customer files
- Matching customer needs and advising customers on their holiday arrangements
- Selling travel and related products to customers