Warehouse Apprentice

Summary

Avocet Hardware are looking for candidates who are motivated to achieve. Candidates who can (with training and time) excel. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established business. The company has continually invested in the latest technologies for its impressive 89 sq/ft distribution centre.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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The hourly rate will increase from £8.00 per hour to £8.5 per hour after 3 months based on Time keeping and Attendance.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30 am – 4.30 pm (15mins am break, 15 mins pm break & 30mins lunch break)

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

5

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

You will gain a broad range of skills and competencies - using IT applications and other relevant technology and systems, including warehousing management, data capture, radio and barcoding systems to ensure the safe and efficient processing of goods - you will become an integral part of the team supporting the heart of this business.

The main tasks:

Using warehouse systems and processes relating to packaging, moving and receiving stock (eg Load Container Lists) within a warehouse environment to facilitate the safe handling of goods and an effective and efficient service to internal/external customers
Timely picking, packing and despatching of customer orders
Maintaining accurate stock through cycle counting
To ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks undertaken
To support the good running and control of the business, as part of the Operations team
To operate any equipment, powered equipment and machinery where appropriate; training provided to use the equipment
Using the latest technology
Communicating with customers (external and internal)

Where you'll work

BROOKFOOT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BROOKFOOT
BRIGHOUSE
HD6 2RW

Training

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

College or training organisation

KIRKLEES 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

Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard, which involves college one day a month over the full period of the apprenticeship
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations who are independent of the college

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and maths (grade 3/D or above)

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
Team working
Good time keeping
Strong work ethic
Flexible
Punctual

About this company

For decades, Avocet have been supplying the trade and public alike with the highest quality door and window hardware. As the years have rolled by, Avocet have diversified their product range into also delivering the renowned ABS Anti Snap cylinder range encompassing 3* and 1* security and unrivalled quality. In 2020, Avocet acquired a third generation agricultural and gardening tool business, thus expanding the products available to our customers even more. We’re fiercely proud of the Avocet name and with brands such as ABS, Affinity, Pioneer to name a few, at our disposal, our customers be that trade, large home improvement brands or public, can be assured of the very best quality backed by the very best service. And now because of our continued growth and expansion we are offering various apprenticeship opportunities within our successful team.

After this apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company which invests in the development of its employees
In the short term, more computer and FLT training may be available to the right candidate
In the longer term, there is potential for progression and promotion within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Tamara

tamaraheaton@icloud.com

07837603657

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324604.

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Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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