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Warehousing & Storage Apprentice CARVER (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED

A Warehouse assistant required to help with company workload, processing orders, maintaining stock levels and general timber yard duties, at Carver's Timber Engineering - Neachells Lane site WV11 3RG. You will gain an industry recognised qualification. Please see full job description.

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Closing date: 10 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm. EARLIER FINISH ON FRIDAYS.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000078705

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be responsible for general warehouse duties such as:

  • Completing stock sheets and tally sheets
  • Monitoring stock levels
  • Order picking and processing of timber related goods
  • Checking and sorting incoming goods
  • Understanding all areas of ordering and assembly, from customer orders to goods in
  • Also, complying with company procedures and Health and Safety requirements

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

In-Comm Training Services will provide training towards your Warehouse Apprenticeship. Supply chain warehouse operative (Level 2). This will consist of:

  • Level 2 in Warehouse and Storage Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills at Level 2 in English and maths, if required
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Workbook
  • Employers' Rights and Responsibilities Workbook
  • Block training will take place at In-Comm Training Services Ltd WS9 8UG

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent position - order picker and assembly role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Literacy Skills, Commitment, Follow instructions

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Block training will take place at In-Comm Training Services Ltd WS9 8UG. Please ensure you are happy to travel there. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training, that forms part of their apprenticeship.

About the employer

Based in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, Carvers was established over 110 years ago as a builder's merchant. Carvers operate from two 10-acre sites, the Littles Lane site has their full stock range and is conveniently situated next to Wolverhampton’s ring road. The Neachells Lane site is a specialist timber production unit and not open to the public. Owning and operating all their delivery lorries, Carvers has a range to suit access restrictions and product requirements. Carvers employ over 200 staff, the vast majority of whom live within 10 miles of their depot. Still owned by the same family they continue to trade as builder's merchants but have also expanded into timber merchanting and bottled gas distribution. In addition, Carvers has established a tool hire centre where builders can get everything they need for their job. The builders merchant business now includes specialist bathroom and kitchen departments which not only sell kitchens and bathrooms but will also plan and fit them. They also boast one of the finest specialist range cooker showrooms in the country.

Employer

CARVER (WOLVERHAMPTON) LIMITED

Address

Carver's Timber Engineering

Neachells Lane

Willenhall

WV11 3RG

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact

Alex Jones

alexj@in-comm.co.uk

01922 457686

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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