Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

SBFM LIMITED

Sidcup (DA14 5FE)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 August 2026

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Summary

Kickstart your career in procurement, warehousing and supply chain operations. Gain hands-on experience managing stock, suppliers, orders and logistics while supporting a growing facilities management business. Learn from experienced professionals and develop valuable skills with real progression opportunities.

Wage

£21,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

After 6 months wages could increase to £23,500 after successful completion of the probation period. 

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. There is the possibility of moving 1 hour earlier to 07:00 to 15:00, if that suits candidates better.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 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

Procurement and supplier support

  • Assist with placing and tracking orders for cleaning supplies, consumables and equipment, under the guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor.

  • Help monitor stock levels and flag low stock to avoid shortages.
    Support the team in following up on delayed, incomplete or incorrect orders.

  • Check deliveries against purchase orders and invoices, and report any discrepancies to a supervisor.

  • Building supplier knowledge

  • Learn how to communicate professionally with manufacturers and suppliers, acting as a first point of contact for routine queries.

  • Shadow senior team members during supplier discussions to build understanding of pricing, terms and lead times.

  • Help note supplier performance and product issues, feeding back to the wider team.

  • Communication between cleaners and warehouse

  • Help relay requests and updates between field-based cleaning teams and the warehouse.

  • Support the timely dispatch and replenishment of supplies and equipment to cleaning teams and sites.

  • Assist with processing ad hoc orders from sites.

  • Help resolve simple queries and shortages, escalating anything more complex to a supervisor.

  • Support the ordering, printing and branding of staff uniforms and workwear.

  • Help maintain uniform stock and ensure new and existing staff are correctly equipped.

  • Provide general warehouse support, including during annual leave and absence cover periods.

  • Assist with goods-in, order picking, stock organisation and dispatch as directed.

  • Support with office suppliers, stock and uniforms as required.

Where you'll work

Unit 10, Sidcup Logistics Park East
Sandy Lane
Sidcup
DA14 5FE

Training

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

Training provider

QUALITRAIN 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

Training takes place online based at the Employers location, there is no additional travel for training. 

The training takes place 1 day every 2 weeks.

More training information

Qualitrain are one of the UK's largest Warehousing apprenticeship training providers working with some of the largest employers in this sector.

Training is delivered live through an online platform with every training session being delivered live by a qualified and experienced trainer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C or 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C or 4 or above)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Every service we offer is customised to meet the unique needs of our clients. We truly believe in innovation, the power of technology, and putting people first when it comes to delivering commercial cleaning and soft facilities management. Our philosophy revolves around placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, constantly striving to exceed expectations.

We challenge the norm and bring a fresh perspective to the market, consistently providing affordable, high-quality, and reliable solutions to all our clients. Our unwavering commitment to excellence drives us to push boundaries and set new standards within the industry.

Success lies in the accomplishments of our clients, and by embracing technology, maintaining a progressive mindset, and staying committed to our values, we continue to reimagine FM.

https://www.sb-fm.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Internal mentoring programme to support your career progression.
  • Regular company social events.
  • Wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture.

After this apprenticeship

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

Our appraisal process and continuous conversations will allow you the opportunity to discuss what is next with your line manager and how      you may achieve career goals.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QUALITRAIN LIMITED

Adrian Cousins-Cuckson

Adrian.Cousins-Cuckson@Qualitrain.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049944.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm)