Apprentice Warehouse Person Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Hornchurch

As an apprentice warehouse person, you will learn how to ensure stock is received, stored, picked, dispatched accurately and meet requirements for health and company policies that are adhered to. You will receive full training in the depot and through our in-house Learning and Development team.

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

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Closing date: 17 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Days to be confirmed, between 8.00am - 5.00pm or 7.30am - 4.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    20 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000213119

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Whilst working towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard, you will be trained to undertake the following duties:

  • Receiving and unloading deliveries
  • Health and safety
  • Stock checking
  • Security
  • Stock rotation
  • Stock management

The training you will be getting

You will work towards a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This standard will cover areas such as:

  • Keeping the warehouse clean/tidy
  • Receiving goods
  • Assembling orders
  • Placing goods into storage
  • Operating forklifts and other plant equipment (with suitable and sufficient training)
  • Moving/handling goods
  • Loading/unloading vehicles
  • Maintaining quality/quantity of stock
  • Ordering materials
  • Customer service

Functional Skills qualification in English and maths will be taught if you do not have a C/4 or above at GCSE level or the equivalent.

Additional benefits:

  • Training from fully qualified Didac staff at your place of work, where your trainer will visit you face to face once per calendar month, with help and guidance available in-between visits
  • Onsite learning with the employer will also be provided
  • Ensure you are working to current legal and good practice requirements

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • At Howdens there are great opportunities for the right candidate to progress into one of many key depot roles, including sales and management

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or higher) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or higher) Desired

About the employer

Howdens Joinery is the UK's largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances and joinery products from local stock, with almost 700 depots nationwide.

Employer

Howdens Joinery (Trade) - Hornchurch

Address

Walton Street

Sowerby Bridge

HX6 1AN

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Training

Training provider

DIDAC LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Annalise Morris

annalise.morris@didac.co.uk

08007734230

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 17 Dec 2023