Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

Woodley Equipment Company Limited in Horwich are recruiting for an Apprentice Warehouse Operative. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£322.50 - £429.00 per week (dependant on age)

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, 30 minutes lunch, 37½ hour week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Sunday 18 May

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

The Role As a Warehouse Operative in a fast-paced environment, you will be a key part of our warehouse team, handling a range of essential tasks to support clinical trials globally. This is more than an average pick-and-pack role; you will engage in all aspects of warehouse operations to ensure the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and quality in the medical field. From inventory control to product inspection, you’ll play a vital role in our mission to provide reliable medical equipment. This is a great opportunity and offers the added benefit of being a Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm role offering a great work life balance.
Key Responsibilities
• Pick and Pack Orders: Ensure accurate, efficient preparation and dispatch of medical equipment, supporting the global distribution for clinical trials
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Administration: Log activities in WMS to ensure actions are recorded and tracked effectively
• Quality Control and Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections and testing on equipment before dispatch and upon return, adhering to quality and safety standards
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with internal departments, provide updates to stakeholders, and maintain clear communication with team members and customer-facing staff
• General Warehouse Duties: Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment, accurately manage stock, and contribute to effective inventory control

Where you’ll work

Paragon Business Park

Chorley New Road

Horwich

Greater Manchester

BL6 6HG

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

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

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

Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Functional skills
Work-based learning

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

Team working
Positive attitude
Highly motivated
Ability to meet deadlines

About this company

Woodley Trial Solutions, a global leader in medical equipment solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, invites you to join our dedicated warehouse team. We play a vital role in supporting global clinical trials, helping bring new medications to market. Be part of a dynamic team that values quality, precision, and collaboration in advancing healthcare worldwide.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto full-time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302749.

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Closes on Sunday 11 May 2025

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