Apprentice Warehouse Operative & Removals Porter INSTANT HOME LTD

This is an important role which ensures that furniture is delivered safely and installed as per the client’s requirements while maintaining a safe, tidy and well-organised warehouse. The successful candidate to be physically fit and would suit someone who completes regular exercise. The lifting of furniture and goods is a physically demanding job.

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Closing date: 18 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Flexibility is crucial as early starts and occasional late finishes are required. Overtime will be paid at the standard rate of pay.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000187653

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Coordinate tasks and workload for all deliveries and collections
  • Report any issues or problems to the Senior Warehouse Operative
  • Prepare and check outbound customer orders
  • Check out all stock items using the handheld device (following training)
  • Complete delivery/collection paperwork to a consistently high standard and handle stock with the utmost care at all times
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • General warehouse housekeeping and waste management

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

  • You will be trained in Supply chain operator Level 2 Standard with in-house training to be delivered at work, including safe use of equipment and machinery
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
  • How to use warehouse systems and processes relating to packaging, moving and receiving stock
  • Safely and efficiently load and unload items

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As the Company grows, there will be other career progression opportunities available

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 3 or D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 3 or D) Essential

Things to consider

A uniform will be provided in compliance with all company procedures This is a customer facing role which requires excellent customer service and the ability to sympathetically deal with people at a stressful time when they are moving or relocating, for example. How will you travel to work ?

About the employer

Instant Home Ltd is a First Class Furniture Hire Company. We specialise in the provision of quality, stylish home furniture hire. We have been assisting expatriates, repatriating professionals, emergency insurance claimants, tenants, landlords and property developers for well over a decade now. Our complete furniture rental service operates throughout the UK and we pride ourselves on a refreshingly flexible approach based on old fashioned customer service values

Employer

INSTANT HOME LTD

Address

TWO HOOTS FARM

SAWTRY WAY

WYTON

PE28 2DY

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Training

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Contact

Camilla

01223 418778

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain operator

Level 2 (GCSE)

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