Apprentice - Operations and Logistics Manager
Wimba
Stanmore, HA7 1NR
Closes in 25 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 September 2024
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Summary
Join our team and kickstart your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment! You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing logistics, coordinating operations, and ensuring seamless event setups. We offer comprehensive training and mentorship, and the opportunity to work on exciting projects.
- Annual wage
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£12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year
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Annual review
- Training course
- Operations manager (level 5)
- Hours
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Five days a week. Typically 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday however will require some evening and weekend working depending on client demand.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
Operations
- Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular stock audits, and manage stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Assist in the erection and dismantling of products, ensuring all structures are secure and safe.
- Load and unload equipment from vehicles, ensuring all items are handled with care.
- Inspect marquee equipment for any damage or wear and report issues to the supervisor.
- Clean and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working condition for future use.
- Deliver local products when required.
- Provide management cover.
- Implement and improve warehouse processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Client Servicing
- Handle customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, providing excellent service and resolving issues promptly.
- Occupy the warehouse so clients can collect and pay for orders.
Administration
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
- Help with marketing efforts, including social media management, content creation, and promotional activities.
- Prepare and present regular reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
- Maintaining a procedure manual for all procedures and responsibilities.
- Support Wimba’s presence on Google, eBay and Amazon by developing plans to improve the company’s performance.
- Support the team on the content for the company website and social media pages.
Where you’ll work
2 Garland Road
Stanmore
HA7 1NR
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
CORNDEL LIMITED
Your training course
Operations manager (level 5)
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Be able to life heavy boxes - Have a driving licence - Ideally has a vehicle
About this company
We are a family run business, located in Edgware & Barnet, North West London, which sells & hires a wide range of outdoor structures from Marquees, Garden Igloos, Party Tents, Stretch Tents and more. Our aim is to bring life outdoors by making the great outdoors even greater. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing business as a Operations and Logistics Manager.
http://www.thewimbaway.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Bonus Pension Career progression Car parking space
After this apprenticeship
You could advance to an operations manager role, where you would be responsible for managing larger teams and more complex projects.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CORNDEL LIMITED
daniel@thewimbaway.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279352.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
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