Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Summary

Gama Aviation are pleased to invite Engineering Apprentices to apply for our 2025 Stores Apprenticeship Programme. This is a 14 month apprenticeship working towards a Level 2 qualification as a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative.

Wage

£18,379.92 a year

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year 2 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

Goods in processing
Completion of stock receipts and goods in processing
Ensuring parts are received in the correct condition and regulatory paperwork requirements are met
Ensure correct storage and distribution of all of components, parts, materials
Stock control
The completion of general warehouse administration
The monitoring shelf-life items, stock and tyre rotation
The control of COSHH iaw with HSE regulations
Picking and Packing
The physical selection of parts to meet the needs of the engineering workforce
The recording of all part transactions using the companies MRP system
Maintaining an auditable processes
The delivery of parts as and when required and as directed by the
Supply Chain and Engineering
General Warehouse Tasks
Operating of Forklifts as required (if required / capable)
Ensuring the Warehouse is kept clean, tidy
Aiding other Supply Chain functions where workloads dictate
Dispatch
The shipment of parts and paperwork to vendors and customers
The recording of all dispatches to their retrospective locations
Checks and Stock Counting
Conduct Daily, Weekly and Monthly checks as requested / required

Where you'll work

Hangar 12, East Business Park
North East Sector, Bournemouth International Airport, Hurn
Christchurch
BH23 6NE

Training

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

College or training organisation

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

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

On the job training, no college attenadance.

More training information

14 Months (12 months Practical Period of Training + 2 months for End Point Assessment.

Overview of the apprenticeship - Carrying out a range of moving, packaging and stock-taking roles and duties in a warehouse environment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage. With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Company benefits

Competitive Group Pension Scheme Comprehensive Life Assurance * Comprehensive Income Protection * Comprehensive Travel Insurance * Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) * Free Car Parking

After this apprenticeship

Once you hve finished your apprenticeship we would look to develop your skills and knowledge further in our Stores Team. You could also look to progress to other prts of the business including planning and purchasing.

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