Warehouse Apprentice

Summary

We are an independent hair and beauty wholesaler and distributor. We supply the hair and beauty industry with exclusive and premium products. We pride ourselves on 'staying on trend' and up to date with the latest innovations in the industry.

Wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: The shift times for this role are 09:00 - 17:00 - Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 5 March
Duration: 1 year 3 months
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

We have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous Warehouse Apprentice to join our team at the Hair and Beauty Hub 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

Unit 6

Norman Business Park

Thorby Avenue

March

PE15 0AR

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

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3 or D)
Maths (grade 3 or D)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The successful applicant will have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment alone or as a team. Comfortable using computers and warehouse management systems. Physically fit and able to lift heavy boxes. No weekend hours.

About this company

We are an independent hair and beauty wholesaler and distributor. We supply the hair and beauty industry with exclusive and premium products. We pride ourselves on 'staying on trend' and up to date with the latest innovations in the industry.

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

Company benefits

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

After this apprenticeship

You will have further opportunities to progress within the organisation to become a full-time member of the warehouse team with more responsibilities and an increase from the national Apprentice wage.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Camilla

01223 418778

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297073.

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Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 26 February at 11:59pm)

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