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Warehouse Operative Apprentice BARTON JONES PACKAGING LTD

The new apprentice will be integral to the logistical side of the business and will be involved in preparing orders for dispatch, booking in and receiving goods and locating in the warehouse. Subject to insurance and satisfactory licences the apprentice could undertake deliveries and fork truck offloading/loading.

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Closing date: 08 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,960.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday - 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour for lunch

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    13 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121924

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Picking goods ready for dispatch
  • Unloading supplier vehicles of various products
  • Assembly of corrugated packaging and associated parts
  • Putting stock away in designated locations
  • Help with daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance
  • Booking in stock
  • Preparing picking lists
  • Preparing delivery notes
  • Routing delivery runs
  • Gaining forklift operator's license
  • Local goods deliveries subject to license and insurance
  • Manufacturing of corrugated cartons

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

  • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Standard
  • End Point Assessment
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • While there is no guarantee of employment after the apprenticeship our intention is to keep on the successful candidate with a view to building a future at Barton Jones Packaging
  • All 4 previous apprentices have stayed on and progressed in the company to senior roles

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Good Work Ethic, Can do attitude, Excellent initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A - C / 9 - 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A - C / 9 - 4) Desired

Things to consider

The job is very physical including lots of lifting and time on your feet. The warehouse environment while pleasant in the Summer can be cold in the Winter months. The majority of the work is based inside, but you must be prepared to work outside all year round

About the employer

Barton Jones Packaging was established in 1993 to provide a Local Packaging Service delivering quality products at competitive pricing, but most importantly a service which is second to none within its own trading area. We are a single site family run company with traditional core values that have remained with the business this past 20 years.

Employer

BARTON JONES PACKAGING LTD

Address

3 DUNHAMS COURT

DUNHAMS LANE

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

SG6 1WB

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Training

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Contact

Tracey Chaplin

tracey.chaplin@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

07580 997408

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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