Logistics Warehouse Operative Apprentice Kuehne+Nagel

To always handle the customer’s products with care when picking & receiving to ensure good customer relations and also to identify weaknesses in the procedure and to suggest improvements.

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

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm,

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198374

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are currently recruiting for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our hugely successful Air Logistics teams in Heathrow as Warehouse Operative Apprentices. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies and will help you to gain an insight into the industry and help you to forge a career in a global organisation. 

Your Role: 

  • Manual Handling using Equipment & processes 
  • Using the warehouse management system to achieve customer requirements efficiently, accurately and safely
  • Achieving the shared operational aim of consistently excellent service delivery  

Our Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme, combining practical on-the-job training with study towards the Warehouse Operative Level 2 apprenticeship. You will work within a successful team while learning everything you need to know whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel 

Your Responsibilities:

  • As part of our Warehouse Operations team you’ll be a key part of the logistics team ensuring that our customer freight is loaded, stored and unloaded in a safe, professional and time effective manner
  • You’ll be learning all about the warehouse operations, health & safety, picking/packing processes and stock systems as well being trained to use the Manual Handling Equipment at our site

You'll be learning:

  • To unload & load vehicles safely and accurately following the correct procedures
  • To receive and put away goods following the correct procedure to ensure accuracy and safety
  • To always handle the customer’s products with care when picking & receiving to ensure good customer relations and also to identify weaknesses in the procedure and to suggest improvements
  • Assist in all areas of the warehouse as and when required to meet daily operational needs
  • MHE duties (once passed in-house training)
  • Complete MHE pre-shift checks as required to ensure operational compliance is maintained
  • Screening (once passed in-house training)
  • To take responsibility for your own accurate work, meeting and challenging the productivity targets

Your Skills and Experiences:

  • GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-3 / A*-D (including maths & English)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good Reasons to Join:

You will be joining an amazing group of apprentices and can look forward to a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card. Your starting salary will be £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months and there's also a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship. You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey.

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

Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace. 

You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout. 

You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A role in a successful, dynamic company
  • Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
  • Great future career prospects for advancement
  • A professional working environment 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3-9/A*-D) Essential

About the employer

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

Employer

Kuehne+Nagel

Address

Unit 1

Girling Way

Feltham

TW14 0PH

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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: 30 Oct 2023