Apprentice Warehouse operative

LV SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED

Hebburn (NE31 2EQ)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 August 2026

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Summary

Summary of The Warehouse Apprenticeship - Working within our warehouse team you will ensure orders are picked and packed accurately, load and unload vehicles, and move materials around the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. Alongside internal training you will take the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship programme.

Wage

£17,550 a year

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday, 1-hour lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Summary of The Warehouse Apprenticeship - Working within our warehouse team you will ensure orders are picked and packed accurately, load and unload vehicles, and move materials around the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. Alongside internal training you will take the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship programme.

We operate a team structure where we ensure cross training of all our colleagues to ensure maximum flexibility and variety of tasks. Each day will be slightly different but will entail working in the following areas.

As a Warehouse Apprentice, you will learn all aspects of warehouse operations while working alongside experienced colleagues. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Receiving, checking and storing deliveries accurately and safely
  • Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch
  • Loading and unloading goods using safe manual handling techniques
  • Maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stock counts
  • Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and free from hazards
  • Labelling, sorting and storing products in the correct locations
  • Using warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with training provided
  • Following health and safety procedures and company policies at all times
  • Assisting with quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
  • Reporting damaged goods, stock discrepancies or safety concerns to your supervisor
  • Working as part of a team to meet daily operational targets
  • Learning to use warehouse management systems and handheld scanning equipment
  • Supporting the efficient movement of goods throughout the warehouse
  • Developing customer service and communication skills when working with colleagues and suppliers
  • Completing your apprenticeship training and applying your learning in the workplace

This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in warehousing and logistics.

Where you'll work

18 Blue Sky Way
Monkton Business Park South
Hebburn
NE31 2EQ

Training

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

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 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

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2.

All training will be carried out during your working day alongside your role, study time and monthly meetings/workshops with your delivery tutor.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Entry level role, suitable for someone starting their career, due to legal restrictions on operating specific equipment, applicants must be able to meet the legal age requirements for those duties.

About this employer

We are a privately owned global  logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers, As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement 

Company benefits

  • Performance bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
  • Bike2 work scheme
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Healthcare plan
  • Life Insurance cover
  • Wellbeing packages, inc: discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service
  • Occupational sick pay

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship and proved your commitment in the role, we envisage you will become a permanent team member with progression routes through to supervising roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Kerry Traill

Kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk

07903053388

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047512.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)