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Apprentice Warehouse Person Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Kingston

As an Apprentice Warehouse person, you will learn how to ensure stock is received, stored, picked, dispatched accurately, and meet requirements for health and company policies are adhered to. You will receive full training in Depot and through our in-house Learning and Development team.

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

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Days to be confirmed between 8.00am - 5.00pm or 7.30am - 4.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068896

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Whilst working towards the level 2 supply chain warehouse operative apprenticeship standard, you will be trained to undertake the following duties:

  • Receiving and unloading deliveries
  • Health and safety
  • Stock checking
  • Security
  • Stock rotation
  • Stock management

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

You will work towards a level 2 supply chain warehouse operative apprenticeship standard. This standard will cover areas such as:

  • Keeping the warehouse clean/tidy
  • Receiving goods
  • Assembling orders
  • Placing goods into storage
  • Operating forklifts and other plant equipment (with suitable and sufficient training)
  • Moving/handling goods
  • Loading/unloading vehicles
  • Maintaining quality/quantity of stock
  • Ordering materials
  • Customer service

Functional skills in English and maths will be taught if you do not have a C/4 or above at GCSE level or the equivalent.

Additional benefits:

  • Training from fully qualified Didac staff at your place of work, where your trainer will visit you face to face once per calendar month, with help and guidance available in-between visits. Onsite learning with the employer will also be provided.
  • Ensure you are working to current legal and good practice requirement

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At Howdens there are great opportunities to progress into one of many key Depot roles, including sales and management.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4 or higher) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4 or higher) Desired

About the employer

Howdens Joinery is the UK's largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances and joinery products from local stock, with almost 700 Depots Nationwide.

Employer

Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Kingston

Address

Unit 1 Meaford Way,

London

SE20 8RL

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Training

Training provider

DIDAC LIMITED

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: 21 Aug 2022