LW Cole Warehouse Apprentice

L W COLE (DISTRIBUTORS) LTD

Birmingham, B76 1BE

Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 29 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join L W Cole Appliances, we specialise in being the go to distributor for supplying and fitting high quality appliances in the new build sector. Our extensive history, dating back to 1944, highlights our commitment and dedication to providing exceptional products and services. Only dedicated applicants should apply.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday; 9am - 5pm (breaks to be confirmed).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 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

Duties include: 

  • Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
  • Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks and shelves
  • Collecting items from throughout the warehouse, preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to a schedule
  • Stock counting and location checks

Where you’ll work

20 Maybrook Rd

Minworth

Birmingham

B76 1BE

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
  • 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.

    All duties and training are to take place at the employer site with no day-release requirement. Tutor intervention every 4 to 6 weeks. 

    Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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
    • Team working
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    With over 30 years in the appliance industry, L W Cole has evolved with the times, but our core values remain unchanged. From our expansive 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse, we handle more than just appliances; we handle trust. In 2022 alone, we generated a remarkable £20.5m in revenue, a testament to our dedication, reliability, and the strong relationships we’ve built with both partners and customers.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • A permanent position and pay rise will be offered to the right person upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    STAFF SELECT LTD

    Rik Lewis

    richard.lewis@novatraining.co.uk

    07891330194

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282268.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 29 October at 11:59pm)

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