Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

Our apprentices are the future of our business and on our 15-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Warehouse Operative, with a fantastic range of future career opportunities ahead of you. Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent role.

Wage

£16,750 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting salary is £16750 and there will be annual incremental increases.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 e.g., 08:00 to 16:30. Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

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

On a daily basis you’ll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:

Receive, manage, and move stock within a warehouse environment to facilitate the safe handling of goods and an effective service to customers
Co-ordinate and arrange products after delivery and when required for dispatch
Ensure vehicles are loaded/unloaded effectively & efficiently
Maintain warehouse organisation and housekeeping standards, ensuring processes meet safety and quality requirements
Develop effective equipment storage processes, moving, organising, and racking products
Maintain accurate administration records & documentation, monitoring all stock effectively using relevant technology and systems
Manage the fleeting/engraving process for equipment
Develop in-depth product knowledge, continually expanding your skills
Build excellent working relationships with customers and understand their business needs and requirements
Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
Enhance your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment
Operate within a highly developed safety culture within a focused team environment

Where you’ll work

1 Ellerbeck Way

Stokesley Business Park, Stokesley

Middlesbrough

TS9 5JZ

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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP 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

You will be completing a level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered using a combination of:

Workplace experience to gain practical skills
Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification
This will be delivered within the workplace

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 3/C or above)

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
Team working
Initiative
Enthusiasm
Motivation to learn new skills

Other requirements

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About this company

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.

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

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry
The size and scope of Sunbelt Rentals affords a wealth of opportunity for future progression
We are increasingly investing in developing the skills of our apprentices, with additional wide-ranging training opportunities built into the programme, and the development of possible higher-level qualifications and career pathways post-graduation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

careers@sunbeltrentals.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303480.

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Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 26 February)

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Company’s application instructions

• You will be asked some additional screening questions, which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage • Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to complete a video interview • If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres. • From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the office.

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