Warehouse Apprentice KOSNIC LIGHTING LIMITED

Kosnic are eager to train and support an enthusiastic apprentice to join their warehouse team. The team support the business by ensuring they provide accurate and prompt picking, packing and dispatch of Kosnic products and the apprentice will assist with stock control and the management of returned items.

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Closing date: 10 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    benefits include: 23 days holiday + bank holidays (this increases with length of service) Eligible for bonus after passing probation (6 months) private health care, parking, up to 3 chillax days and social events.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9:15am to 5:15pm Apprentice may need to come in at 8am to help with unloading containers, a couple of times a week, this is paid as overtime at a rate of £15 per hour.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193533

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Picking and packing orders within defined timescales and methods
  • Wrapping products within defined requirements
  • Dispatch orders with appropriate paperwork
  • Loading and unloading trucks and containers
  • Printing labels, orders, shipment notes etc
  • Entering information on stock movements
  • Using Sage system to identify stock data and locations
  • Checking & signing all relevant paperwork notifying any discrepancies to driver/on paperwork
  • Receive deliveries of stock, check quantities, record receipt and pass on paperwork to Operations Assistant and store tidily
  • Checking deliveries for any discrepancies, breakage and or damage to stock, reporting to Operations Assistant
  • Communications with Customer Service and Purchasing teams to ensure orders are fulfilled and stock is managed efficiently
  • Assist with any damaged or returned goods, following due process
  • As a member of the warehouse team, responsible for quality control i.e. no damaged products sent
  • Keep warehouse & outside forecourts clean and tidy including shelf dusting, keeping gangways clear and litter removal
  • Ensure procedures are adhered to so stock damage is kept to minimum

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

The apprentice will work towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Standard and Functional Skills Level 1 English and maths if required.

Training will be provided by Kosnic on a daily basis alongside monthly face to face and remote tutor led training sessions from WBTC and 1-1 reviews in the workplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing training and development is encouraged

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, manual handling

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent english (Grade grade 3 or equal, or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade grade 3 or equal or above) Essential

Things to consider

If you are waiting on exam results please use your predicted grades. This role requires someone who is able to lift goods and work standing for most of the day.

About the employer

Kosnic Lighting Ltd, a leading designer, manufacturer and established expert in LED technology – lamps, luminaires and bespoke lighting solutions, is an independent British company with global reach throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Technology & Sector Expertise Founded in 2002 Kosnic’s rapid success is based on its creation of innovative, robust lamps and luminaires that deliver quality, cost-effective and environmentally responsible lighting solutions for residential, commercial and the public sectors alike. Kosnic is unique in that it is a UK based lighting company, with manufacturing bases located in the UK and China: encompassing complete control of the supply chain from design, specification, manufacture and distribution – specifying all components delivers ultimate flexibility and competitive advantage.

Employer

KOSNIC LIGHTING LIMITED

Address

Unit D2 Kennet Side

Bone Lane

Newbury

RG14 5PX

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Training

Training provider

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Contact

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922 426414

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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