Apprentice - Operations and Logistics Manager

Wimba

Stanmore, HA7 1NR

Closes on Friday 1 November

Posted on 27 September 2024

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Summary

Join our team and kickstart your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment! You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing logistics, coordinating operations, and ensuring seamless event setups. We offer comprehensive training and mentorship, and the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Annual wage
£12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year

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Annual review

Training course
Operations manager (level 5)
Hours
Five days a week. Typically 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday however will require some evening and weekend working depending on client demand.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

2 Years

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

Operations

  • Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular stock audits, and manage stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Assist in the erection and dismantling of products, ensuring all structures are secure and safe.
  • Load and unload equipment from vehicles, ensuring all items are handled with care.
  • Inspect marquee equipment for any damage or wear and report issues to the supervisor.
  • Clean and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working condition for future use.
  • Deliver local products when required.
  • Provide management cover.
  • Implement and improve warehouse processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

 

Client Servicing

  • Handle customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, providing excellent service and resolving issues promptly.
  • Occupy the warehouse so clients can collect and pay for orders.

 

Administration

  • Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
  • Help with marketing efforts, including social media management, content creation, and promotional activities.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
  • Maintaining a procedure manual for all procedures and responsibilities.
  • Support Wimba’s presence on Google, eBay and Amazon by developing plans to improve the company’s performance.
  • Support the team on the content for the company website and social media pages.

Where you’ll work

2 Garland Road

Stanmore

HA7 1NR

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

CORNDEL LIMITED

Your training course

Operations manager (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents
  • Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
  • Identify problems and provide solutions.
  • Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
  • Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
  • Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
  • Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
  • Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
  • Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
  • Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
  • Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
  • Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
  • Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
  • Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
  • Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
  • Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
  • Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
  • Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
  • Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
  • Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
  • Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    - Be able to life heavy boxes - Have a driving licence - Ideally has a vehicle

    About this company

    We are a family run business, located in Edgware & Barnet, North West London, which sells & hires a wide range of outdoor structures from Marquees, Garden Igloos, Party Tents, Stretch Tents and more. Our aim is to bring life outdoors by making the great outdoors even greater. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing business as a Operations and Logistics Manager.

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

    Company benefits

    Bonus Pension Career progression Car parking space

    After this apprenticeship

    You could advance to an operations manager role, where you would be responsible for managing larger teams and more complex projects.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CORNDEL LIMITED

    daniel@thewimbaway.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279352.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 1 November

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