Summary
We are looking for a Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprentice to join our team, to learn and develop independent working skills in warehousing and distribution through an apprenticeship. You will be carrying out a range of moving, packaging and stock-taking roles and duties in a warehouse environment.
Wage
£15,507.70 to £25,079.34, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* To ensure the appropriate PPE is worn at all times as required
* To ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to, both on and off the work premises
* To ensure the daily workload is completed to the correct specification on time, ensuring work is checked on a regular basis to ensure any non-conformities are recorded and that the quality procedure is performed, recorded and accurate
* To ensure the warehouse is kept tidy at all times and tools put away
* Making sure all waste is disposed of in line with our environmental policy
* To help and assist in all goods being loaded securely and correspond with the picking and delivery note prior to leaving the warehouse
* To listen and follow any instructions given by the installation supervisor whilst onsite
* Products that are to be sited as part of the order must be sited as to the customer satisfaction and all packaging removed from customer premises
* To complete all college work given to you by your assessor on the deadlines given
* The company will give you a set amount of hours per week to complete any outstanding college work given by the assessor
* To learn and develop independent working skills in warehousing and distribution throughout your apprenticeship
Where you’ll work
Unit 1a & 1b Park Mill Way
Clayton West
Huddersfield
HD8 9XJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
KIRKLEES 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
* Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship standard, which involves college one day a month over the full period of the apprenticeship
* The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA-approved organisations independent from the college
* Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and maths (grade 3 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Enthusiasm