Apprentice eCommerce Logistics Operative
Direct2Market Group
LEIGH ON SEA (SS9 5LP)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 July 2025
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Summary
At tradefit (part of the Direct2Market Group), we supply high-quality bespoke hardware across the UK, our operation is powered by smart logistics/online retail platforms. As a key player in our team, you'll gain first-hand experience with Amazon-fulfilled orders, order processing software, and eCommerce workflows.
- Wage
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£15,704 a year
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£7.55 per hour.
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday between 7.00am - 6.30pm + occasional Saturday mornings
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 25 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
At tradefit (part of the Direct2Market Group), we supply high-quality bespoke hardware across the UK and our operation is powered by smart logistics and online retail platforms. As a key player in our operations team, you’ll not only master the basics of inventory and stock control but also gain first-hand experience with Amazon-fulfilled orders, order processing software, and eCommerce workflows.
If you're looking to break into a future-proof industry and gain real-world skills in supply chain and fulfilment, this is your opportunity.
As our Apprentice eCommerce Logistics Operative, you’ll get hands-on experience in every part of our warehouse operation — supporting the day-to-day processes that keep our online orders flowing.
Your role will cover:
- Receiving and checking incoming deliveries
- Booking stock into our internal system accurately
- Storing and organising stock in line with safety protocols
- Picking, packing, labelling, and dispatching customer orders
- Gaining insight into Amazon FBA and FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) order handling and best practices
- Supporting regular stock checks and inventory accuracy
- Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts (training provided)
- Communicating with other departments to help resolve order or stock issues
- Maintaining a clean, well-structured and efficient workspace
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
CABINET WAY
EASTWOOD
LEIGH ON SEA
SS9 5LP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
You’ll receive structured training on and off the job, provided by Davidson Training UK Ltd, with all sessions delivered in the workplace using a blended learning approach (MS Teams, e-portfolios, and in-person coaching).
You’ll work towards:
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in maths & English (if needed)
- Certification in health & safety, stock handling, and equipment use
- Real-world understanding of logistics, warehousing, and eCommerce fulfilment
- Fork lift truck certification
More training information
The apprenticeship is delivered through a mixture of workplace training, MS Teams with an eportfolio that has access to resources for study and activities to ensure and evaluate knowledge, skills, and behaviours (a blended learning approach)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A* - C))
- Maths (grade 4-9 (A* - C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Good English and Maths
- Ambition to progress
- Keen to learn
- Reliable
- Friendly personality
Other requirements
This is a physically active, team-based role that suits someone with energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in how online retail works behind the scenes. Ideal traits and qualifications: • A keen interest in eCommerce, logistics, or supply chain • Strong communication and teamwork abilities • Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths (Grade 4-9 desirable) • Confident using computers and learning new digital tools
About this employer
Producing bespoke hardware to architectural ironmongers, merchants, manufacturers, and fabricators. We are passionate about what we do and wholly committed to working with our clients to create successful products at realistic market prices. Going the extra mile is the our way. tradefit / Direct2Market Limited are part of Direct2Market Group Limited.
After this apprenticeship
- We’re passionate about developing talent. Successful apprentices can progress into full-time roles across warehouse operations, eCommerce support, or stock management - with further opportunities to develop in Amazon operations, logistics coordination, or warehouse leadership
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
Gemma Barr
gemmabarr@davidsontraining.com
07399586723
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333769.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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