Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

Working in a busy DC Electrical Wholesale Distribution Warehouse ensuring all daily objectives are achieved with strong picking / packing accuracy and high customer service approach whilst working towards a level 2 qualification.

Wage

£18,720 a year

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Depending on Age / Experience the wage ranges from £9 -£12.69 per hour

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 10 May 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

It isn’t your typical large-scale warehouse environment, Smith Brothers is a family-owned business with a strong heritage and a genuinely great culture. They’re proud of their close-knit team and the values they’ve built over the years, so they are looking for someone who isn’t just qualified for the role, but who really wants to grow with the company and become part of their journey.

Your main duties will include:

Working to tight deadlines
Picking / Packing with RF bar Code Scanners
Working in accordance with company polices & procedures
Daily involvement in all warehouse activities including: Order picking / packing, Goods inwards, Stock locating, loading and unloading operations, general housekeeping.
Promoting the ‘Right First Time’ culture
Working withing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 policies

Where you’ll work

Friarsgate
Doncaster
DN1 1QE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.
Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.

Your training plan

In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 2 Supply Chain qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential

https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in a long-term career path, not just a “job”. Someone who values teamwork, loyalty, and community. A good personality fit for a tight-knit, supportive workplace. Appreciation for a more traditional, family-run business model

About this company

Smith Bros (Caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd was Established as a private company in 1925, Smith Bros provide solutions for electrical maintenance and installation equipment from the UKs leading manufacturers and suppliers. With a purpose built modern centralised storage and distribution centre with over 3,000 pallet spaces and a fleet of 3.5 - 15 tonne vehicles, Smith Bros can meet the requirements of both small and large businesses nationally.

https://www.smithbrosuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Staff Discount on purchases, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Staff Parking, Close to train and Bus station, Close to City Centre, family Business that is privately owned

After this apprenticeship

Career progression with fully supported Fork Lift Truck training
Apprenticeship for warehouse supervisor Level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

07508821784

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314857.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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