Warehouse Apprentice

RAISED ACCESS FLOORING SUPPLIES LTD

HOLYWELL GREEN (HX4 9BJ)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Raised Access Flooring undertaking varied duties such as whole process of incoming goods, storage and outgoing orders. We are a family business and you will be working with a hardworking and friendly team.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The apprenticeship wage is £8.00 per hour.  The apprenticeship wage may increase and may be negotiated, subject to experience.

If aged 19 or over, after 12 months the National Minimum Wage Applies.

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am until 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business specialising in sustainable construction materials.

As a Warehouse Apprentice at R.A.F.S, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, working closely with experienced team members and playing a key role in supporting our day-to-day logistics.

You’ll interact daily with the Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Operations Manager developing practical skills that form the foundation of a long-term career in operations and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment, identifying and reporting hazards in line with company procedures
  • Accurately receive, check, and book in goods, ensuring quantities and condition match delivery documentation; escalate discrepancies promptly
  • Move, handle, and store stock safely and efficiently, using appropriate manual handling techniques, PPE, and Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) where required
  • Carry out pre-use safety checks on all equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose
  • Support the organisation of the warehouse to ensure efficient storage, access, and stock flow
  • Assist with order picking, packing, and despatch, ensuring goods are accurate, undamaged, and meet customer requirements
  • Work alongside delivery operatives to load and unload vehicles safely and securely
  • Ensure all goods are handled in line with relevant safety and regulatory standards, reporting any concerns immediately
  • Accurately update the warehouse management system, ensuring all stock movements are recorded in real time
  • Take part in stock counts and inventory checks, highlighting discrepancies and supporting resolution
  • Promote and apply R.A.F.S’s commitment to sustainability, including reducing waste and maximising reuse and recycling of materials and packaging
  • Adhere to all company policies, with particular focus on Health & Safety, Equality, and confidentiality

What We’re Looking For:

  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable, punctual, and motivated to build a career
  • An interest in warehouse operations, logistics, or construction-related industries

Apprenticeship Requirements

As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development. You will be expected to:

  • Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment
  • Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme
  • Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development

Where you'll work

UNIT 5
SPRINGWOOD BUSINESS PARK
BURRWOOD WAY
HOLYWELL GREEN
HX4 9BJ

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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

The broad purpose of the occupation is to handle goods safely in and out of the storage facility.

This will involve the unloading of goods from lorries, trains, ships or planes, the identification and checking of the product and then putting it away in a storage location.

Operatives will pick products from storage locations to satisfy customer orders. Some products may require repackaging prior to assembly for despatch. All orders will be checked and loaded on to the relevant form of transport allocated for delivery.

Warehouse Operatives will typically work in large buildings and often have a shift working pattern in order to provide a twenty four hour operation. A driving licence is not an absolute necessity but may be preferable for access to Distribution Centres, located on out of town Industrial Estates where public transport may not be available for shift start and finish times.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with team Leaders and Warehouse Supervisors, Stock Control Administrators, Incoming Delivery Drivers, Outgoing Delivery Drivers, Customers making collections, Data Management Assistants, Sales and Marketing representatives, Planners and Project Managers, Buyers and Procurement Managers. A Warehouse Operative will be supervised by a Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Shift Manager.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the safe handling of goods and the accuracy of putting stock away in the correct locations and the accuracy of picking products in accordance with the orders received. This may include the packing of goods and ensuring product is not damaged. In a small operation they may be responsible for the whole process of incoming goods, storage and outgoing orders.

They may be required to operate different forms of mechanical handling equipment such as fork lift trucks, cranes, pallet trucks and reach trucks. They should operate all equipment in a safe manner and be aware of any specific regulations which may apply to the products handled.

A full-time supply chain warehouse operative apprentice typically spends 12 months on-programme (this means in training before the gateway). The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.

You will complete an End Point Assessment.

This EPA has 2 assessment methods.

Assessment method 1 - interview with portfolio of evidence:

Assessment method 2 - observation with questions:

The company will provide you with time off to study; you will be required to attend Kirklees College for classes one a month.

More training information

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in a growing, sustainability-focused business
  • Full training and support from an experienced team
  • A recognised qualification in warehouse and logistics operations
  • Clear opportunities for progression within RAFS as the business continues to expand

Additional Information:

This role description outlines the core responsibilities of the position but is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake additional duties relevant to your role to support the wider business objectives.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Excellent Timekeeping
  • Excellent Attendance

Other requirements

There will be lifting and carrying so applicants need to be physically fit to undertake the tasks required.

You will receive training on Health & Safety and Manual Handling.

You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, which will be supplied by the organisation.

There are good transport links by bus.

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About this employer

We are a family business and you will be working with a hardworking and friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business specialising in sustainable construction materials. As a Warehouse Apprentice at R.A.F.S, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, working closely with experienced team members and playing a key role in supporting our day-to-day logistics.

You’ll interact daily with the Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Operations Manager developing practical skills that form the foundation of a long-term career in operations and supply chain.

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After this apprenticeship

There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.

There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028039.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm)