Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

Gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, from safely using machinery like forklifts to mastering stock management and packaging. Learn essential skills in safety, teamwork, and customer service, while adapting to new technologies. This apprenticeship offers practical training and a solid foundation for a successful career.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Working hours will be Monday – Friday 9-5 with a 30 minute unpaid break. There is also a 15 minute paid break per day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 14 January
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

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

Safe Handling and Operation of Equipment: Using forklifts, pallet trucks, or other machinery to move, pack, and unpack IT assets while adhering to safety standards
Receiving and Inspecting IT Equipment: Checking incoming IT assets for damage, verifying inventory against records, and preparing assets for further processing
Data Capture and System Updates: Using warehouse management systems and barcode scanners to log asset details and track inventory throughout the process
Disassembly and Packaging of IT Assets: Safely dismantling equipment for recycling or refurbishment, packaging efficiently to reduce waste and ensure safe transport
Maintaining Warehouse Cleanliness and Security: Ensuring the workspace remains organized, safe, and free from hazards, while securely handling sensitive IT equipment

Where you’ll work

1-3 Baltic Wharf

Station Road

Maldon

Essex

CM9 4LQ

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

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

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

The apprentice will complete their training through a combination of hands-on experience in the warehouse and formal training with Locomotivation who is an accredited provider. Training will take place one day a week onsite via distance learning, covering key skills and allowing for completion of the qualification. Upon completion, apprentices will earn a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification, recognised industry-wide.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C or 4)
Maths (grade C or 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

There is a possibility of working at the other site occasionally to support with operational needs - this is likely to be up to 3 times a year, for a week or 2 at a time (all expenses covered). This will allow the apprentice to see how things operate in a different site, and gain additional experience. The 2 sites are: Maldon site: 1-3 Baltic Wharf, Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ. Whitefield site: 59 Stanley Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8GZ

About this company

We are a high growth fast paced leading end-of-life IT Asset Management business dedicated to managing all aspects of technology and data securely and sustainably. We guarantee client data security to the highest Government standards, emphasising re-use and revenue generation. Our services range from organisation-wide desktop refreshes and data centre to Cloud migrations to BAU disposal requirements, ensuring complete compliance with GDPR and WEEE legislation. We are honoured to have received the distinguished King’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity 2024. This esteemed recognition celebrates our innovative prison recycling program which has not only significantly contributed to environmental sustainability but has also facilitated the successful reintegration of prisoners into society. Our Mission: - We are committed to delivering social value through end-of-life IT, providing second chances for both equipment and people within our business and community. Being part of our team means contributing to meaningful change from our prison workshop initiatives to continual service improvements.

http://www.tier1.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completing the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship, apprentices can expect various career progression opportunities within the logistics and supply chain industry. They may move into supervisory or team leader roles, such as Warehouse Supervisor or Logistics Coordinator, with the potential to specialise in areas like stock control, transport management, or health and safety. With further training, they could advance to higher-level positions, such as Warehouse Manager, or transition into roles within supply chain management, distribution, or operations planning.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Chris Seddon

cseddon@tier1.com

0161 777 1063

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278537.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 13 January at 11:59pm)

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