Apprentice Stores Person / Warehouse Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Apprentice Stores Person to join our team. The successful candidate must be good with numbers and must have great attention to detail. We offer a supportive working environment and opportunities for training and career development.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Responsibilities will include:

Stamping fasteners with both dot matrix and laser.
Washing fasteners to remove dirt / grease.
Assembling of fasteners when required.
Packing fasteners to a very high standard.
Putting stock away into the storage lift system.
Counting goods in and out so accuracy is key.
Updating the ERP system accurately.
Willingness to learn and undertake additional duties within your capabilities with sufficient training.

Where you'll work

UNIT 3B DRONFIELD IND ESTATE
CALLYWHITE LANE
DRONFIELD
S18 2XR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.
Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.

Your training plan

In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 2 Supply Chain/Warehousing qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
Our training is all completed both remotely via teams, and face to face, with a development coach, who will be available for support
You receive 20% off the job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider.

We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential.

https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Established in 1999 we are a well-respected manufacturer in the UK. At West Special Fasteners, we are experts in working with stainless steel, high-performance alloys, and unique metals, delivering tailored fastening solutions for industries worldwide.

https://www.westspecialfasteners.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension Scheme upon qualification. Bonus scheme upon qualification & profitability.

After this apprenticeship

Internal opportunities to progress.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine Allman

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

07508821784

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327378.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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