Warehousing Apprentice
Continental Direct
Kirkby in Ashfield (NG17 7LE)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Continental Direct are part of the Sutton Auto Factors group and wish to add to their existing team of warehouse staff with an apprenticeship route. Learning all aspects of the business and working with a tight knit team of skilled individuals who can guide a new starters.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
minimum for 12 months and thereafter dependant on progress and performance
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Mon - Friday 8.45am-5.15pm, 30 mins lunch break
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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8 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Work activities will include but are not limited to:
• Picking – Collecting customer orders and identifying the locations to collect the correct item purchased.
• Packing – Ensuring the package is to the correct weight and packaged correctly to ensure no damages.
• Stock replenishment – When new stock is ordered in, this needs to be put away to its specific location in large warehouses.
• Checking Orders – Ensuring the pick is correct before they leave for the customer.
• Health & Safety – Adhere to the health & safety rules around the warehouse not only for your own safety but colleagues as well.
Where you'll work
Greenwood House
Kirkby in Ashfield
NG17 7LE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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
This programme is delivered via a block release delivery model. You will be working to complete a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard, including any required Functional Skills.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Please note: This is an apprenticeship vacancy, and the advertised closing date is provided as a guide only. The employer wishes to review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is identified or if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Continental Direct are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of OE quality automotive components. Operating from a warehouse in Nottingham, Continental Direct distribute a comprehensive range of high-quality coil springs, shock absorbers, wheel bearings and wiper blades to customers throughout UK and Europe.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Long term perm position within the business with continued career development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050684.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm)