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Warehouse Operative/ Delivery & Installations Apprenticeship INSTANT HOME LTD

This is an important role which ensure that furniture is delivered safely and installed as per the client's requirements while maintaining a safe, tidy and well-organised warehouse. This role requires the successful candidate to be physically fit as this is a demanding job.

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Closing date: 06 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Your normal working hours will be 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Flexibility is crucial as early starts and late finishes may be required, so own transport would be appropriate. Any over time will be paid at the standard rate of pay. Some weekend work.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000038414

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Taking responsibility for delivery and collection of furniture and accessories
Assisting with loading and unloading the van, ensuring that items are not damaged in transit 
Checking inbound supplier deliveries and outbound customer orders
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
General warehouse housekeeping and waste management
Using the forklift as required (training will be provided)

Dealing with Client issues 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will be working towards to an apprenticeship in Supply Chain Warehousing Operator.

This will include an assessor from Cambridge Regional College and a work mentor.

Fork lift training with be given

Functional skills if needed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility for a full-time position within the company, could be progressing to a driver and even in time to be responsible for his/her delivery team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade grade 3 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade grade 3 or above) Essential

Things to consider

How will you be able to travel to and from work each day as sometimes there is early starts or later finishes Lifting furniture daily is a very physically demanding job The role provides variety as we travel all over the UK daily Very occasionally you will be required to stay away overnight, the costs will be covered by the company

About the employer

We specialise in the provision of quality, stylish home furniture hire. We have been assisting expatriates and repatriating professionals, Emergency Insurance Claimants, Tenants, Landlords and Property Developers for well over a decade now. Our complete furniture rental service operates throughout the UK and we pride ourselves on a refreshingly flexible approach based on old fashioned customer service values.

Employer

INSTANT HOME LTD

Address

TWO HOOTS FARM

SAWTRY WAY

WYTON

PE28 2DY

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Training

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Contact

Camilla

01223 418778

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain operator

Level 2 (GCSE)

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