Supply Chain Operative Apprentice
ADVANCED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
CLECKHEATON (BD19 4TQ)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 July 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in warehouse operations, logistics and inventory management. Working alongside an experienced stores team, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification through college.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 4:15pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 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
Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to:
- Receive, check and safely store incoming deliveries
- Pick and issue materials to production teams
- Replenish warehouse, lineside and electrical stock locations
- Assist with inventory control and stock counting activities
- Maintain accurate stock records using the company's inventory management system
- Help identify and resolve stock shortages and material discrepancies
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment
- Support continuous improvement activities within the stores department
- Assist with waste management and general housekeeping
- Learn safe manual handling techniques and warehouse best practices
- Work with other departments to ensure materials are available when required
- Learn how to safely operate warehouse equipment (including Fork Lift Trucks, where appropriate and subject to age, training and certification)
- Support deliveries and collections as required
Where you'll work
UNIT 4A
WEST 26 INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LITTLEWOOD DRIVE
CLECKHEATON
BD19 4TQ
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will study at Kirklees College located in Huddersfield.
More training information
During the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will develop experience in:
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory and stock control
- Goods receiving and dispatch
- Material handling
- Manufacturing support
- Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment
- Continuous improvement
- Teamworking and communication
- Use of warehouse management systems
They will work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification while gaining valuable hands-on experience within a growing manufacturer of specialist emergency vehicles.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- A genuine interest in warehousing, logistics or manufacturing
- Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship qualification
- Ability to undertake a physically active role involving lifting, bending and standing throughout the day
About this employer
Advanced Emergency Vehicles (AEV) designs, develops and manufactures innovative emergency service and frontline vehicles for customers across the UK. We are proud to support the NHS and emergency services by building high-quality, lifesaving vehicles. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Stores Apprentice to join our team and develop a career in warehouse and inventory management.
https://www.aevuk.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
At AEV, you'll become part of a close-knit team committed to building vehicles that make a real difference in people's lives.
We invest in our people, encourage personal development, and provide opportunities to build a long-term career within our growing business.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
You will work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification while gaining valuable hands-on experience within a growing manufacturer of specialist emergency vehicles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044740.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)