Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Summary

Join an exciting fashion warehouse team working with major brands like Next! As a Warehouse Operative Apprentice, you'll manage stock control, organise seasonal items, and help debrand and resell clothing. Gain hands-on experience in logistics and inventory management while contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic business. Start your career now!

Annual wage

£13,514 a year

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Every 6 to 12 months, your salary gets a fresh review, giving you the chance to boost your earnings as you grow in your role. Plus, enjoy a range of awesome benefits and exclusive staff discounts that make your hard work even more rewarding.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.30 (Except Mondays which is 15.00 finish)

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year

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

Duties will include:
Assist in stock control and inventory management.
Organise and manage seasonal stock, ensuring efficient storage.
Debrand and prepare clothing for resale.
Ensure accurate stock records and timely updates.
Support the receiving, sorting, and distribution of goods.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse.
Work closely with team members to meet daily targets.
Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
Help with quality control checks on incoming and outgoing stock.
Operate warehouse equipment and tools efficiently.

Where you’ll work

The Fashion Warehouse

25 Gold Street

NN8 4QY

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

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE 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

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Warehousing and Storage

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Attention to detail
Flexible
Initiative
Organisation skills
Patience
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Have you considered wages / location / hours?

About this company

Our company is a leading fashion warehouse specialising in logistics and resale operations for major brands, including Next. We focus on debranding and preparing clothing for resale, managing large volumes of seasonal stock with precision and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability, we ensure that fashion items are given a second life through careful handling and organisation. Our dynamic team excels in inventory control, stock organisation, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction, making us a key player in the fashion logistics industry.

After this apprenticeship

With experience, you can progress to roles such as Warehouse Supervisor, Stock Controller, or Warehouse Manager. These positions involve greater responsibility, including overseeing teams, managing larger inventories, and handling more complex logistics tasks.

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