Warehouse/Driver Apprentice

Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor or Site Manager you will be responsible for picking orders, loading and unloading vehicles and putting stock away. Alongside this, multi drop deliveries throughout the area as well as the loading and unloading of vehicles. The role involves manual handling and heavy lifting duties.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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£26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience and rising to £30k on completion of the apprenticeship (15-months).

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Hours will vary between 3.00am - 8.00am start, currently working 45 hours a week, with every other Saturday morning as overtime (driving) , paid at 1.5 hours.

45 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Accountabilities:

You MUST be at least 21 years old or older.
You MUST have a Full UL Driving Licence for the last 6-months and no more than 6-points.
Responsible for adhering to operational procedures and safe systems of work to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of product to our internal and external customers and accurate movement of product within the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational
Internal Control
Customer
People
Health and Safety

Reporting Lines:

Responsible Director: Logistics Director
Reports To: Site Manager

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Operational:

Working a variety of shifts with different start times in both warehouse and delivery driving.
Multi-Drop delivery and collection of tyres and products to MTS Customer Base and Distribution Centers within MTS network using (up to and including) 3.5 tonne vehicles.
Collection of Customer Returns to Distribution Centers.
Occasional monetary collections from Customers (including cash accounts).
Assist to maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy manner, through Company Practices and Procedures.
Ensure legal compliance is maintained at all times with regards to:-
Working Time Directive
Vehicle Loading / Weight Restriction and Load Distribution
Current Road Traffic Acts and Legislation
Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and on-time including:-
Daily Walk-round vehicle checks / first use Inspection checks
Completion of Drivers Defect report as required
Completion of WTD/timesheets
Load discrepancies on Delivery Notes / CMR’s clearly noted and countersigned for by receiving site / DC or Customer
Ensure all goods received and sent out are checked for faults and reported to the relevant parties where necessary.
Ensure high levels of count accuracy at Stock Audits – effectively communicating stock discrepancies, shortages or problem areas to Line Manager or Supervisor
Ensure the current legislation for storage, transporting on site and manual handling are adhered to.
Assist in daily operational duties of the Warehouse loading and unloading at ‘Goods-In’ and ‘Goods-Out’ points.
Ensure all received stock is ‘put-away’ in the correct locations within the Warehouse and all goods due for dispatch are processed, picked and loaded correct to customer order and DC requirements.
Ensure any movement of goods within the Warehouse environment is efficient and accurate according to instruction.
Ensure out-bound vehicles are loaded in a proper, safe manner, according to instruction, Company Practice and current legislation.

Where you'll work

Unit 1 Orbital Park
Crowbridge Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0GR

Training

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

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2
End Point Assessment
On-site Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

UK Driving Licence (grade for 6-months plus)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Mathematics & English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Basic Knowledge of H & S
High Quality Work
Work Independently
Calm Under Pressure
Time-Keeping & Punctual

Other requirements

Health & Safety: • Comply with all company/customer Health & Safety procedures and following all necessary safe working practices. • Take responsibility for housekeeping. • Carry out hazard spotting on an ongoing basis and inform management of any possible and Health & Safety issues. • Always wear/ use appropriate PPE whilst completing all tasks. • Comply with the accident reporting process. EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Essential & Desirable • Experience in a similar role Desirable • Experience of multi-drop deliveries Desirable • Experience of completing driver check-sheets and paperwork Desirable SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE: • Good communication skills Essential • An understanding of workplace health & safety Essential • Excellent customer service Essential • Excellent attention to detail Essential • High quality work output Essential • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Essential • Ability to remain calm under pressure Essential • Excellent timekeeping and punctuality Essential • Understanding of current Working Time Directive Regulations Desirable • Demonstrable knowledge of the Highway Code Essential • High standards of personal appearance Essential QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: • Full UK driving licence (Category B1) Essential • Tacho Licence Desirable • DCPC Licence Desirable

About this company

We are experts in automotive care. We are a leading supplier of tyres in Hampshire having built our reputation on providing excellent service and the greatest range of leading tyre brands, including Michelin , Pirelli , Continental , Bridgestone , and Dunlop all at the best prices guaranteed. As well as being the number one supplier of tyres, we also offer MOT and servicing for all makes and models of car.

http://www.micheldever.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This is a permanent role, you will have a long-term position once the apprenticeship is completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

linsay.narborough@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

01788514276

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318695.

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