Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Mariner Packaging

GRIMSBY (DN31 2TG)

Closes in 2 days (Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to support the smooth running of warehouse operations. The role involves receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods accurately and efficiently, while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Wage

£18,200 a year

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday between 8am – 4pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 15 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to support the smooth running of warehouse operations. The role involves receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods accurately and efficiently, while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, check, and store incoming deliveries.
  • Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
  • Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate records.
  • Operate warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet trucks, forklifts – training may be provided).
  • Ensure the warehouse remains clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards.
  • Report any damages, shortages, or safety concerns promptly.

Where you'll work

UNIT 2 OMEGA BUSINESS PARK
ESTATE ROAD 6
SOUTH HUMBERSIDE IND ESTATE
GRIMSBY
DN31 2TG

Training

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

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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

Training will be ongoing at work.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Work under pressure

About this employer

Mariner Packaging have 20 years plus experience in supplying high quality food grade packaging.

http://www.marinerpackaging.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Full training and ongoing support. • Opportunities for development and progression. • Supportive team environment.

After this apprenticeship

Long term career prospects and development opportunities.

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 VAC1000342830.

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Closes in 2 days (Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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