Warehouse Operative Apprentice

THE JOLLY SAVAGE LIMITED

Herfordshire, SG4 0TP

Closes in 9 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated school leaver who is eager to take their first step into working for a well-established and growing company in a fast-paced environment. You will be involved with all aspects of the warehouse operation and be a vital part of making sure all orders are fulfilled, and stock is sorted.

Annual wage
£12,740 a year

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 6.00pm (1 hour lunch break unpaid)

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

  • Picking orders 
  • Packing orders 
  • Process shipping for orders 
  • Receiving stock from couriers 
  • Checking stock in 
  • Stock checks 
  • Putting stock away 

Where you’ll work

First Floor

66 Wilbury Way

Hitchin

Herfordshire

SG4 0TP

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.

    • Your training plan

    • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment
    • Off the job training will be online and will be for two mornings a week - days can be flexible

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

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

    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

    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Founded in 2009, The Jolly Savage has rapidly established itself as one of the UK’s leading surplus toner companies, specialising in the purchase of unused toners from a range of businesses and industries nationwide. Operating from its office, warehouse and distribution facilities in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, the company services a vast array of suppliers, from private individuals and small businesses to large public and private sector organisations.

    http://www.thejollysavage.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • After successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship a level 3 apprenticeship will be offered
    • We value our staff very highly, and whether via a level 3 apprenticeship or continued employment, our aim for the successful candidate to have a long and happy career at The Jolly Savage Ltd

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

    Steve Riley

    sriley@thejollysavage.co.uk

    01462605050

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279947.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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