Warehouse Apprentice (West Bromwich WS10)

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join the team at this electrical wholesalers in West Bromwich. The candidates will work in the warehouse and learn all aspects of warehouse/stock management. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to work/learn and make a career in the business.

Wage

£17,992 a year

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Salary range is £17,992 - £29,120. per year

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1-hour lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 15 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will work in a small team within this electrical wholesale branch.

After full training, your responsibilities will include:

Managing stock in and out (to external clients) as well as in store transfers
Stock control
Picking and packing customer orders
Recycling and completing the paperwork associated with a busy warehouse
Picking and packing, goods in and out
Liaising with other departments

Where you’ll work

Unit 5
Pacific Avenue
Wednesbury
WS10 7WP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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

Completing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship, which will include the following elements:

Competence/Knowledge based qualification in warehouse at level 2
Functional Skills maths/English
End Point Assessment - final exam and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams
The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employer's wishes
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit
Training and assessment are conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner
Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner

Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.

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
Number skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Excellent work ethic
Timekeeping

Other requirements

Some heavy lifting maybe involved, working to tight schedules. Time management is essential. Please also ensure you are aware of the location and how you will get to this location each day.

About this company

We have been experts in electrical appliances since 1988 As a manufacturer of product with a portfolio of multichannel brands, Bluestem Group operates in several sales channels; supporting independent and national retailers, wholesalers and distributors as well as B2B and facilities management.

After this apprenticeship

Excellent prospects for the candidate once they have completed their apprenticeship
Warehouse supervisor, manager, sales

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Louise Sugars

Louise@edarecruitment.co.uk

07721239906

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315669.

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