Apprentice Warehouse Assistant

STRATFORD STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Warwickshire (CV35 0RH)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

You will work as a picker/packer, receiving inbound stock, checking product and codes, prepare goods for despatch, assist in stock control, inventory checks, load and unload both vehicles and warehouse racking whilst working towards a Level 2 Supply Chain qualification.

Wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • £8.00-£9.00 per hour

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 30 minutes lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 July 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Firstly you will be part of an amazing team and will work collaboratively with both your team members and supervisors. 

  • You will assist the Warehouse Manager, Unload and Load bulk stock
  • Support with individual orders both inbound and outbound
  • Help unload containers
  • Work to tight timescales/deadlines
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers by email and telephone
  • Assist with the Event Services sector, work across a number of different functions in the warehouse including customer orders, goods in, returns, stock replenishment, order bundling
  • Work with the warehouse management system
  • Onboard customers and assist them with their inventory. 

In addition to this you will also work on the various platforms we use for distribution of our products around the world.

Where you'll work

Whitehill Cottage Yard
Units 1 3 Kineton Road Oxhill
Warwickshire
CV35 0RH

Training

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

Training provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE 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

  • In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 2 Supply Chain qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
  • Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
  • You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

  • DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
  • We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
  • https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 3/D 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

We are a family owned third party logistics company with extensive knowledge within the storage, fulfilment and distribution environment.  We work with a range of customers around the world – partnering with them to help them to grow their brands within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.  We work closely as a team and enjoy each day as it is never the same.  We also aim to have fun as well as a strong commitment to excellent customer service, reliability, enthusiasm, adaptability, dependability and most of all integrity.  In addition to the 3PL company we also have an events company which we run alongside.  Our team work across both industries and have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

https://ssdlogistix.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Opportunity of joining the Company pension scheme after qualifying
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Great rates of pay
  • Work in a beautiful location with free parking on site

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to grow with the Company in this busy e-commerce world and develop a long term career with excellent training and experience leading to a senior role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034657.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)