Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

At Origin, one of the largest UK providers of turf grass, plant health, and soil, we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Warehouse Apprentice. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe in providing equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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25 days plus 8 bank holidays; staff parking; annual eye test; discount app for shopping.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm (30-minutes for lunch and 2 x 15-minute breaks)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Accurately & efficiently pick pallet & parcels to prepare them for shipment
Ensure that all items are packaged in the correct area ready to be checked and wrapped
Receiving and recording of deliveries of stock
Keeping the warehouse and work areas clean and tidy
Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Where you'll work

Unit 15
Electric Avenue, Witham St. Hughs
Lincoln
LN6 9BJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
This is a monthly release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per month, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

More training information

Course outline:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0259-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

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
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Manual handling is an essential part of this position. Location is not on a public transport link will need to be able to make their own way to site.

About this company

The UK’s largest provider of products for the amenity, sports and landscape markets. Origin Amenity Solutions offers innovative, practical, and sustainable products for greenkeepers, grounds managers, vegetation control specialists and landscapers.

https://originamenity.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time position upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

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