Apprentice Stores/Warehouse Operative

Summary

Working alongside current Stores operatives conducting the Stores / Goods-in function on a day-to-basis. Working alongside other team members to ensure the stores / goods-in team / processes are running smoothly / effectively to support business needs.

Annual wage: £13,145.60 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Flexibility required during the company’s peak trading periods. Shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
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

Develop expertise on all aspects of Stores / Goods-in products and processes and gain knowledge and experience from the team / business
Assist with the day-to-day operation of the stores / goods-in processes, conduct quality checks
Awareness, understanding and adherence to the Health & Safety policy at all times
Working effectively / efficiently on a continuous basis
Interpret and work to company Drawings and specifications including parts lists and BOM’s
Take responsibility for own training and motivated to attend any relevant training to keep skills / knowledge up-to-date
Participate in target setting through business planning and briefing sessions
Ensure agreed targets and deadlines are understood and implemented
When required help with other duties in the Stores / Goods-in department
Support the Finishing Team Leader as and when required
Support team members when required
Understand and interpret all relevant information during meetings / conversations to ensure departmental / company objectives are achieved

Where you’ll work

1-3 Pinbush Road

South Lowestoft Industrial Estate

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR33 7NL

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

W S TRAINING 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.
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

Training will take place in the workplace on 1-1 basis.

More training information

L2 Supply chain warehouse operative Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

We are a Manufacturing company divided into 2 sections. Sports & Horticultural. We manufacture sporting equipment for various events such as the Olympics, world cups etc. We still stand as number 1 sports equipment in the UK. Our Horticultural side manufacturing various garden equipment such as arches, structures, planters and furniture.

https://www.harrodsport.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This job description may be amended in the future as business needs, time and experience modify the role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288726.

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