Apprentice Warehouse Operator

21 Apr 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as an ApprenticeWarehouse Operator to "learn while you earn" and gain the skills on the job to be a key part of our Cirencester stores team.

This is an entry level role,supported by a two year apprenticeship programme where you will gain a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 qualification. This qualification will be completed through a combination of online and supported learning. At the end of the trainingyou will have obtained the following skills:

  1. Operate and handle equipment safely and efficiently as required for their role, such as Forklift Trucks, High Reach Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks or Man Up Trucks; manoeuvre vehicles in restricted spaces; safely use and position vehicle fitted equipment such as mirror requirements.
  2. Comply with appropriate rules, regulations and processes for safely and efficiently moving, handling, packing and unpacking different items, both manually and using relevant equipment (such as MHE, vehicle and delivery systems); understand consequences of incorrect use.
  3. Work individually and as part of a team to safely move and handle objects; maintain a high level of housekeeping and manage waste effectively; know where to find instructions or guidance; check for damaged or missing items as appropriate; take responsibility for maintaining health, safety and security of people at all times.
  4. Safely and efficiently load and unload items into and from vehicles, buildings, containers, lift vans, crates and/or boxes; use appropriate MHE or machinery where necessary; ensure items are safely and efficiently packed, assembled and/or disassembled as appropriate.
  5. Select, prepare and use packaging materials appropriate to the job efficiently and in a way which reduces waste, costs and environmental impact; taking into consideration the item(s) to be moved, and their current and final destinations.
  6. Use correct equipment and procedures to record receiving or stowing goods; produce relevant paperwork or labelling processes.
  7. Promote the values of the organisation; communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to identify and meet their needs.
  8. Work effectively in a warehousing team, including when under pressure, and to agreed deadlines; adapt to change in line with internal and external customer needs or circumstances.
  9. Use IT applications and other relevant technology and systems, including warehousing management, data capture, radio and barcoding systems, to ensure the safe and efficient processing of goods.

Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers. They are the perfect way to learn on the job and gain a recognised qualification, whether you're just starting out in your career, changing career or returning to the workplace after a career break. Many of the leaders in our business joined as apprentices and used that solid foundation to build their career.

We're looking for someone to join us who will get stuck straight in and be a key part of the team, so you'll have the following attributes:

  • Results orientated
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Able to buildhigh quality and lasting relationships with your customers/colleagues.
  • Able to dealconstructively with conflict.
  • Able to makes people feel appreciated even in difficult situations
  • Resilient
  • Able to process and understand technical information
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

Those attributes combined with training and support means you'll soon be able to do these key tasks:

  • Receiving (including returns), booking in and correctly locating goods and storing in a safe and proper manner.
  • Picking, despatching and kitting of goods as required.
  • Correctly labelling and applying stock rotation principles, including management of products for shelf life as required.
  • Completing all necessary paperwork relative to warehouse activities (such as SAP, rectification sheets, stores requisitions, inspection records etc.) accurately and on time.
  • Carrying out general housekeeping to maintain a clean, efficient and safe working environment.
  • Carrying out physical inventory stock counts ensuring compliance with DCGB procedures.
  • Maintaining on site security, ensuring compliance with company security policy.

Please note you must have the right to work in UK for this position as sponsorship is not available.

If you are viewing this on a job board, please see the full job advert athttps://smrtr.io/6kVY8 for full details and download the application form you will need to apply.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good standard of written and spoken English
  • MS Office skills

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary with progression as you develop in your role
  • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Qualification
  • Benefits: Pension, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 29 days with service, Life Assurance, Staff discounts, Perkbox, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free car parking on site.
  • The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to obtain a forklist licence, subject to satisfactory performance in role and any legal eligibility criteria (eg minimum age).

Please note you must have the right to work in UK for this position as sponsorship is not available.

  • ID: #39198885
  • State: South Dakota Southcerney 00000 Southcerney USA
  • City: Southcerney
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2022-04-21
  • Deadline: 2022-06-20
  • Category: Et cetera