Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Sirus Automotive

Summary

The warehouse is a crucial part of the supply chain. Bridging the gap between the production of goods and their consumption, the warehouse allows products to be held securely, before being used on a range of wheelchair accessible cars offering mobility solutions for both drivers and passengers.

Wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6.00am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 31 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

You will be taught how the supply chain as a network works within Sirus Automotive, and why this is an integral role within the business for you to learn and encompasses everything from the delivery of car parts and materials from the supplier to the manufacturer. Through to its eventual delivery to be used on the production of the various disability cars, Sirus Automotive deliver to their customers.

Where you’ll work

Unit 2

Britannia Park

Trident Drive

Wednesbury

WS10 7XB

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

SANDWELL 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

Sandwell College will be assigned to you to help support while completing your Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
The training will be delivered on site at Sirus Automotive

More training information

At the end you will gain a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Qualification
This will include any IT Functional Skills as appropriate. The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from an assessor
The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sirus Automotive to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity

Requirements

Essential 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Some vehicle knowledge would

Other requirements

Working in a warehouse you will be on your feet all day; you will be provided with a uniform and work boots for the position. Learning a bespoke trade from your work colleagues and training provider, can you please check that you can work the hours stated 06.00am - 16.30pm Monday to Thursday maybe do a travel to work plan to be there on time.

About this company

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

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

After this apprenticeship

There is the possibility of a permanent position after completing the supply chain warehouse operative level 2 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Anna Bishop

anna_bishop@sandwell.gov.uk

07976849845

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305319.

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