Apprentice Logistics Operative

Dachser LTD

Northampton (NN4 7HT)

Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026

Posted on 10 August 2026

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Summary

To support all Transit Terminal (TT) operations while working collaboratively within a team environment. The role requires a proactive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take direction to develop key skills and contribute effectively to daily tasks.

Wage

£22,568 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£22,568.00 with an increase of £1000 every 6 months (subject to satisfactory performance)

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Full time Monday to Friday 3 schedules: 05:30–14:00, 13:30–22:00, 22:00–06:30 30-minute lunch breaks

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

To support all Transit Terminal (TT) operations while working collaboratively within a team environment. The role requires a proactive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take direction to develop key skills and contribute effectively to daily tasks.

  • Operate handheld scanning devices to accurately track freight
  • Support Short Distance (SD) drivers with loading and unloading activities
  • Follow all manual handling and health & safety procedures
  • Maintain a clean and organised working environment (general housekeeping)
  • Collaborate with warehouse and transport teams to ensure efficient operations
  • Learn core terminal processes through practical, hands-on training
  • Progress to Material Handling Equipment (MHE) training upon meeting key competencies
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and compliance briefings

The Ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong interest in developing a career in logistics or transport
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities
  • A proactive and reliable approach to work
  • Basic understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
  • Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and shift patterns
  • Basic IT or scanning device knowledge is an advantage
  • A commitment to maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Where you'll work

Northampton Logistics Centre Thomas Dachser Way
Brackmills
Northampton
NN4 7HT

Training

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

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Proactive
  • Reliable
  • Health & safety understanding
  • Manual handling understanding
  • Flexibility to adapt
  • Maintain clean & safe space

About this employer

At DACHSER, we’re a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year - from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world’s top logistics providers, we don’t just move goods- we keep the world connected.

What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that’s shaping the future of logistics.

Company benefits

  • Auto pension enrolment at 22 years old
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme 
  • Discount Platform
  • Development opportunities into Team Coordinators, Shift Leaders, Transit Terminal Trainer

After this apprenticeship

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

Development opportunities into Team Coordinators, Shift Leaders, Transit Terminal Trainer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047134.

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Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026