This apprenticeship role is designed to provide a structured and supported introduction to warehouse operations within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The Warehouse Apprentice will gain hands-on experience across the warehouse, from receipting in goods in to outbound dispatches for our customers and external engineers, contributing to the smooth flow of goods and services across the business. This role supports the development of a well-rounded understanding of a warehouse role, with a focus on, accuracy, and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading of goods and supplies.
- Check for damage or missing items.
- Store goods appropriately.
- Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment or a forklift truck.
- Input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system.
- Carry out stock counts as and when required.
- Pick and pack deliveries correctly for customers and external engineers.
- Ensure all goods are shipped damaged free to the correct destination.
- Keep paperwork up to date.
- Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency.
Skills to develop:
- Communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
- Responsive to a fast paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent organisation and prioritising.
- Computer skills with the ability to utilise stock management systems.
- High attention to details.
- Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Good time-management skills.
Critical knowledge to gain:
- End to end process of the warehouse
- Stock control management including FIFO
- Strong computer skills.
Qualifications and experience required:
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths Level 2 must be achieved before EPA it not already held).
- Interest in warehouse and logistics.
- Previous experience in a warehouse setting desirable but not essential.
- Willingness to undertake training and complete the level 2 supply chain warehouse operative apprenticeship
