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Warehouse Operative Apprentice Sunbelt Rentals

Become a successful Warehouse Operative, with a fantastic range of future career opportunities ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role.

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Closing date: 15 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

    Age related annual starting salary of between £14,000 to £17,000 (increases annually), with a bonus at the end of each apprenticeship year completed, and on graduation

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:00am to 17:00pm e.g., 08:00am to 16:30pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000052658

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our apprentices are the future of our business and on this apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Warehouse Operative, with a fantastic range of future career opportunities ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.

On a daily basis you’ll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:

  • Receive, manage, and move stock within a warehouse environment to facilitate the safe handling of goods and an effective service to customers
  • Co-ordinate and arrange products after delivery and when required for dispatch
  • Ensure vehicles are loaded/unloaded effectively & efficiently
  • Maintain warehouse organisation and housekeeping standards, ensuring processes meet safety and quality requirements
  • Develop effective equipment storage processes, moving, organising, and racking products
  • Maintain accurate administration records & documentation, monitoring all stock effectively using relevant technology and systems
  • Manage the fleeting/engraving process for equipment
  • Develop in-depth product knowledge, continually expanding your skills
  • Build excellent working relationships with customers and understand their business needs and requirements
  • Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
  • Enhance your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
  • Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environmentOperate within a highly developed safety culture within a focused team environment

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training, and apprenticeship support.
We’ll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations. You will attend both in-house and manufacturer courses to expand your product knowledge and skills.

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

Level 2 Warehouse Operative

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry. The size and scope of Sunbelt Rentals affords a wealth of opportunity for future progression. We are increasingly investing in developing the skills of our apprentices, with additional wide-ranging training opportunities built into the programme, and the development of possible higher-level qualifications and career pathways post-graduation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3-9) Desired

About the employer

As part of FTSE 100 Ashtead Group plc, Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. Together, our teams of experts provide rental equipment and managed solutions into every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our people are at the very heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. Join us and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed - award winning training, professional development and support and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career. The package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance and a great Company pension scheme.

Employer

Sunbelt Rentals

Address

Unit 8, Portway Industrial Estate, Alston Road,

Oldbury,

B69 2PP

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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