Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

We are a small, family run business based on Brackmills, Northampton, supplying quality leather to the wholesale market for over 38 years. Our busy Sales Office is supported by a warehouse holding over 1M square feet of leather. We're proud of our supportive team culture, where loyalty and hard work are recognised and rewarded.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Depends on age and experience

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 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

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to start their career in warehousing and logistics. As an Apprentice Warehouse Operative, you'll learn all aspects of warehouse operations, including:

Preparing and parcelling goods for despatch
Creating address and product labels using Microsoft Word
Communicating with the Sales Office team
Completing and updating carrier paperwork and systems
Receiving, unpacking, and checking incoming goods
Assisting with goods deliveries using the company van (depending on candidate age/drivers licence status)
Taking part in annual stock checks
Basic forklift operation (training provided depending on age)
Picking orders by priority and updating associated paperwork

Where you'll work

16 PENNARD CLOSE
BRACKMILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHAMPTON
NN4 7BE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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
Training will be taken place at work
There is no requirements to travel elsewhere other than the office
Training will be ongoing in the workplace

Requirements

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

About this company

A small, family run business based on Brackmills, Northampton, supplying quality leather to the wholesale market for over 38 years

Company benefits

Free Parking, Pension scheme (after 3-months), Health insurance after 6-months

After this apprenticeship

We’re looking for a reliable, proactive team player who is ready to support colleagues and take initiative. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone starting their career or looking to develop practical, hands-on skills in a supportive environment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Olivia Jones

olivia.jones@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330598.

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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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