Warehouse Apprentice (Steel Stockholder)

USP STEELS LIMITED

Dudley (DY2 0RL)

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026

Posted on 21 July 2026

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available to a rapidly expanding steel stockholder in Kingswinford. USP Steels are currently looking for an apprentice to work in their brand-new state-of-the-art 50,000 square ft. distribution center, where you will be picking up and locating products for dispatch, as well as other duties.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:00

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Learning about different handling methods
  • Understanding key quality checks
  • Picking and locating of products for dispatch

Where you'll work

Pedmore Road
Dudley
DY2 0RL

Training

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

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING 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

  • Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
  • English and maths level 2 functional skills if required
  • End Point Assessment
  • Work based learning

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Founded in 2017 USP Steels Ltd is a UK leading steel sheet and plate stockholder, based in Kingswinford.

https://www.uspsteels.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The role could lead to a permanent role within the warehouse teams or roles in goods in and/or quality for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Neil Shakespeare

neil.shakespeare@junipertraining.co.uk

07923219046

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043968.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026