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Logistics Warehouse Operative Apprentice Kuehne+Nagel

We are currently recruiting for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our hugely successful Air Logistics teams in Heathrow as Warehouse Operative Apprentices. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000046444

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are currently recruiting for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our hugely successful Air Logistics teams in Heathrow as Warehouse Operative Apprentices. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies and will help you to gain an insight into the industry and help you to forge a career in a global organisation.

Your Role 
Our warehouse teams ensure that products are physically processed and handled correctly throughout the warehouse using Manual Handling Equipment & processes and the warehouse management system to achieve customer requirements efficiently, accurately and safely to achieve the shared operational aim of consistently excellent service delivery. Our apprenticeship is for 24 months and includes the Level 2 Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard.

Your Responsibilities 
As part of our Warehouse Operations team you’ll be a key part of the logistics team ensuring that our customer freight is loaded, stored and unloaded in a safe, professional and time effective manner. You’ll be learning all about the warehouse operations, health & safety, picking/packing processes and stock systems as well being trained to use the Manual Handling Equipment at our site.  

You'll be learning..

To unload & load vehicles safely and accurately following the correct procedures.
To receive and put away goods following the correct procedure to ensure accuracy and safety.
To always handle the customer’s products with care when picking & receiving to ensure good customer relations and also to identify weaknesses in the procedure and to suggest improvements.
Assist in all areas of the warehouse as and when required to meet daily operational needs.
MHE duties (once passed in-house training).
Complete MHE pre-shift checks as required to ensure operational compliance is maintained
Screening (once passed in-house training)
To take responsibility for your own accurate work, meeting and challenging the productivity targets.

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

You will be taught and supported to learn all there is to know about warehousing by your manager, your team and the apprenticeship team at Kuehne + Nagel. In addition to on-the-job training, you will also learn the skills to be successful through face to face workshops and 1:1 meetings with your personal tutor every month.  

Level 2 Supply Chain Qualification and Level Functional Skills in Maths and English if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Your salary will also be reviewed after 12 months and there's a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship. You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Passion for logistics, Ability to work to deadlines, Committed, Driven, Ambitious

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A*-C/9-3 in English and maths) Desired

Things to consider

You will be joining an amazing group of apprentices and can look forward to a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card. Your salary will also reviewed after 12 months and there's a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship. You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey.

About the employer

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1,300 offices in over 100 countries, with over 70,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities. We provide logistics services to virtually all key industry sectors including: Aerospace Automotive FMCG High Tech Industrials Oil & Gas Logistics Pharma & Healthcare Retail.

Employer

Kuehne+Nagel

Address

Unit 1

Girling Way

Feltham

TW14 0PH

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Contact

Louise Spring

louise.spring@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

07485302270

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Aug 2022