Warehouse Apprentice

Summary

Join our fast-paced and growing online pharmacy, where you'll gain practical experience in warehouse operations, stock management, and order fulfilment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable skills, and kickstart a career in logistics and supply chain.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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 have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous Warehouse Apprentice to join our team at the pharmacy where you will be responsible for the movement and storage of goods to, from and within the warehouse, ensuring that goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and on time.

Typical tasks will include:

Receive and process incoming stock
Pick and pack products for customer orders
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all orders
Manage inventory levels and perform regular stock checks
Liaise with shipping carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries
Maintain a clean and organised warehouse environment
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement

As an Apprentice you will play an important role within the team in the day-to-day planning, organisation, and efficiency of the warehouse.

Where you’ll work

13
Poplars Court
Nottingham
NG7 2RR

Training

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

College or training organisation

GLP 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

By completing the work-based apprenticeship training you will have gained a recognisable industry qualification as a supply chain and warehouse operative. You will also have understood and experienced day-to-day warehouse operations and stock control as well as practical warehouse and goods handling equipment and machinery operation.

During the practical period of the apprenticeship there will be time dedicated to the development of:

Supply Chain/Warehouse Operative - Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
Functional Skills Level 1 maths & English and evidence of working towards Level 2 Maths and English (exemptions apply) if applicable

The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be assignments and evidence of workplace competence. The apprentice’s portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

Requirements

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
IT skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Driving License

Other requirements

We need someone with a clear driving license so they can drive our vans when needed

About this company

Join our fast-paced and growing online pharmacy, where you'll gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, stock management, and order fulfillment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable skills, and kickstart a career in logistics and supply chain. If you're hardworking, eager to grow, and looking for a supportive team, apply now and be part of our success story!

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

Company benefits

• Additional leave • Company events • Company pension • Employee discount • Free parking onsite

After this apprenticeship

Potential Full Time Job as a Warehouse Supervisor for the right candidate

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