Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice

Summary

If you want to be part of a company with a fun and engaging culture then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of The Hireman family. As our Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice you will receive full practical training in our depot and be involved in organising the storage and distribution of tools and equipment.

Annual wage

£15,496 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£298 a week

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

Working in our Warehouse means you get to work closely with all areas of the business, which offers you the chance to gain real insight into the running and workings of our Company.

You will work in a small team and the key responsibilities you will learn and then deliver include the following:

Safely and efficiently move, load and unload items into and from vehicles, buildings, containers, lift vans, crates and / or boxes, using appropriate machinery where necessary
Accurately pick equipment ready for delivery
Check van paperwork and stock when leaving or returning to the depot
Ensure warehouse is organised, kept clean and tidy with all stock in allocated locations
Check that equipment is clean, in good order and for damaged or missing items as appropriate
Ensure branding such as paint and stickers are visible, in good condition, accurate and up to date
Work in accordance with Health and Safety policy, requirements and safe working practices
Maintain depot storage areas, car park, yards and entrance to trade counter
Stock control - carry out stock takes, keep accurate records and stock levels and record and monitor stock defects
Take ownership for your own performance and training and proactively drive your learning and development
Challenge the status quo and champion continuous improvement and change

Where you’ll work

Unit 4, McNichol Drive

Park Royal

London

NW10 7AW

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.
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.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Initiative
Physical fitness
Personal commitment
Self-motivated
Willingness to learn
Punctual and reliable

Other requirements

Please ensure you give as much detail as possible with your application and check your commute time/method. The role is depot based.

About this company

Established in 1985, The Hireman is a growing family business that provides tool and equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. We’re successful because we go out of our way to help our customers, we value our people, and we give them opportunities for training and career advancement.

https://www.thehireman.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We are looking for a candidate who wants to progress in our business so there is real opportunity potential for the right person upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

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 VAC1000279177.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

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