Logistics / stores Apprentice

IMPRESS NORTH EAST LTD

Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5SE

Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 15 January)

Posted on 27 September 2024


Summary

Impress North East are looking for a Logistics Apprentice to work at their facility in Blaydon. The apprentice will learn how to co-ordinate & manage the throughput of materials & products through production and to customers. The right candidate will be taught how to operate material handling equipment such as fork lift trucks, overhead cranes etc.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 21 January

Duration

1 year 6 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

Key Responsibilities:

Impress North East (Express Lasers) produce precision-machined components using state of the art CNC Laser cutting machines.

The site warehouse is a  fast moving environment and incorporates some exciting technological advances. This warehousing apprenticeship is an excellent start for a career in the logistics sector. You will be supporting the movement of goods and products within the facility, to and from suppliers and customers. You don't need to be an expert already, an apprenticeship will teach you the skills you need for jobs now and in the future.

Typical tasks may include include:

  • Selecting and moving products for customers
  • Moving products around the warehouse facility
    using assisted technology and manual handling (MHE), which you will be trained on
  • Using IT systems to keep accurate records of products
  • Health and safety, following rules and guidelines to keep yourself and your colleagues safe while working

Where you’ll work

Unit 1

Carlington Court, Factory Road

Blaydon-On-Tyne

NE21 5SE

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

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • L2 Lean Manufacturing Operative standard
  • All training will be site based at Blaydon
  • After 18 months End Point Assessment will take place

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills

About this company

Impress Group, founded in 1997 by directors George Peel and Steven Young are located in Blaydon on Tyne on a site in excess of 52,000 2ft, offering a complete sub-contract engineering service in the North East. With a combined experience of over 65 years in the engineering industry, we offer a world-class service, incorporating a high-quality product with a distinguished level of customer service.

https://impressltd.co.uk/about/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279404.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 15 January)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Impress North East in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.