Warehouse Apprentice (Slough)

Summary

We are looking at placing a Warehouse Apprentice into our Slough branch. This Apprentice position will ensure smooth running of the yard and warehouse whilst maintaining exceptional standards, housekeeping and health & safety. Also this Apprentice position will be an ambassador of the company and key values at all times.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: 7.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday. Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week. This position may include varied shifts and weekend work.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 2 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Warehouse Operative
Hierarchical reporting: Branch Management

Main activities:

Smooth running of the yard & warehouse, maintaining exceptional standards and housekeeping.
Be part of an outstanding team who consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience as the last face of the branch.
To be responsible for the key Health & Safety requirements of the yard and warehouse.
To be an ambassador of the company and key values at all times.
Prepare and execute shipment in line with company standards and procedures.
Coordinates with managers and sales associates for the preparation and placement of merchandise on selling floor.
Identifies and communicates opportunities while replenishing specific quantities throughout the branch.
Organises and optimises the stock room according to products, colours, sizes, etc.
Ensures neat, clear and organised areas throughout the stockroom and selling floor; performs all assigned cleaning duties.
Ensures unsold and/or returned merchandise is returned to the selling floor.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1

PETERSFIELD AVENUE

SLOUGH

SL2 5EA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEIR TRAINING 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.

Your training plan

The candidate will complete an apprenticeship within the agreed
subject for the vacancy. This may include a BTEC Diploma/Standard and End-Point Assessment. It may also include Functional Skills in Maths and English.
The apprentice at the end of this qualification will achieve a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard.
Internal training will be provided on the job, including third party training on equipment, vehicles and products.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Physical fitness
Driving Licence
Able to train to use forklift

Other requirements

This branch has local transport links. We would ideally like the apprentice to have a driving licence.

About this company

Our rich history began with Amersham Roofing Centre in 1977 and was based in Slough. The business developed quickly, and grew in reputation for providing an honest and dependable supply source for the surrounding area. Amersham Roofing also developed its own roofing services which were successful for many years, and provided key services for the residents of Berkshire. UK Roofing and Plastics has developed to be at the leading edge of supply, with a vast choice of Tiles, GRP and Flat Roof solutions and many new and innovative products and tools. The commitment of our talented staff to keep the shine on our products and maintain the relationships with our clients has been our constant goal. Our aim is to carry on this legacy of innovative thinking, customer service excellence and unrivalled stock offering. Over the next decade, we focused solely on supply, and quickly became the trusted choice of both the Trade and Public for every type of roofing project.

http://www.ukroofingsupplies.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Career progression onto Trade Counter. Then progression towards Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEIR TRAINING LIMITED

Matt Noyce

mnoyce@weirtraining.co.uk

07885 881069

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272285.

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Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 25 September at 11:59pm)

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