Warehouse Apprentice (Battersea)
HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED
London, SW8 3HE
Closes on Monday 18 November
Posted on 9 October 2024
Contents
Summary
At Howdens we operate an ‘in stock’ business through all our depots. Our Warehouse Person is responsible for effective stock maintenance, compliance with strict health and safety regulations and high standards of customer service. Duties will include storing goods, moving stock, plus much more.
- Annual wage
- £15,000 a year
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 21 November
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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
- Deal with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable way
- Maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, including stock rotation, cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with Health & Safety guidelines
- Carry out security and compliance checks on all incoming stock and outgoing orders while adhering to stock management guidelines to ensure accuracy
- Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment and report all defects to the Depot Manager
- Warehouse operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments
Where you’ll work
Units 39, Goods Yard,
41 Stewarts Ln,
Nine Elms,
London
SW8 3HE
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
STAFF SELECT LTD
Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Supply chain warehouse operative level 2 includes training in the following:
- Taking deliveries
- Checking for damaged/missing items
- Storing goods
- Moving stock by various methods
- Picking/packing orders
- Loading goods for dispatch
- Maintaining stock records and documentation, and cleaning
- Functional Skills (if required)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4/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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 780 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence. At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022. We are proud of our substantial growth with over 780 depots nationwide and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time employment with Howdens.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STAFF SELECT LTD
Natalie Marchewka
natalie.marchewka@novatraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281245.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 18 November
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