Warehouse Worker Apprentice
STAHL CRANESYSTEMS LIMITED (part of Columbus McKinnon Group)
Coleshill, Birmingham (B46 1JH)
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 July 2026
Contents
Summary
To provide technical support in the customisation of base products, mainly electric chain hoists, crane -related products and accessories together with support to warehouse and shipping functions.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.15am - 5.15pm and Friday 8.15am - 1.00pm with flexibility on a team basis agreed as to start/end time subject to demand.
38 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 21 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- As a member of a small team carrying out a range of electrical/mechanical customisation tasks on base units (chain hoists) and operational /warehouse tasks as required
- With no two days the same, is very hands-on on site, keen to get the job done safely, in good time and to meet the requirements for the day
- Configures (electrical / mechanical) hoists building up to being able to test, inspect and trouble-shoot problems with damaged and/or incorrect product
- Picks and packs orders on receipt of issued
- pick paperwork
- Prepares despatch and certification documentation when required
- Oversees each day’s consignment collections by courier including booking jobs off in the courier’s system
- Assists with goods in, with quality and with stock control tasks
- Is a fully trained fire warden and first aider and actively assists with preventative health and safety activities and ad hoc projects on site
- Adherence to all legal requirements, to the Company Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS/EMS), the Health and Safety policy and it’s procedures and actively participates in continuous health and safety compliance / improvement activities
- Other ad-hoc duties commensurate with the grade of the role
Where you'll work
Unit 2
Forge Mills Park
Station Rd
Coleshill, Birmingham
B46 1JH
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
- Online Master Classes
- Maths & English if required
- Face to Face reviews and visits Adhoc
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Mathematics (grade 3)
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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
With a history of over 150 years, Columbus McKinnon has become a global leader in intelligent motion solutions for material handling. Our high-quality brands, such as STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Pfaff-silberblau, Dorner, Magnetek, CM and Duff-Norton, work together to move the world forward and improve lives. Whether it’s increasing safety or improving productivity, our intelligent motion technology is hard at work worldwide.
https://www.cmco.com/en-de/region-selection/# (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- £18-20k basic salary - Matched pension contributions after 3 months employment - 2 x basic salary life cover - Service anniversary recognition from Year 1 - Early finish on Fridays - 25 days holiday plus public holidays per annum
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Full time employment will be offered to the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Paul Nightingale
paul.nightingale@junipertraining.co.uk
07395789959
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044146.
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Closes in 28 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)