Warehouse Apprentice

THE FAMILY CHEMIST LTD

Nottingham (NG11 7EP)

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2026

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Summary

Join our fast-paced and growing online pharmacy, where you'll gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, stock management, and order fulfilment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable skills, and kickstart a career in logistics and supply chain.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Planned Salary Increase

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 2 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous Warehouse Apprentice to join our team at The Pharmacy where you will be responsible for the movement and storage of goods to, from and within the warehouse, ensuring that goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and on time.

Typical tasks will include:

  • Receive and process incoming stock
  • Pick and pack products for customer orders
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all orders
  • Manage inventory levels and perform regular stock checks
  • Liaise with shipping carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries
  • Maintain a clean and organised warehouse environment
  • Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement

As an Apprentice you will play an important role within the team in the day-to-day planning, organisation, and efficiency of the warehouse.

Where you'll work

1 Nottingham South & Wilford Industrial Estate
Nottingham
NG11 7EP

Training

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

Training provider

GLP TRAINING LTD

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

By completing the work-based apprenticeship training you will have gained a recognisable industry qualification as a supply chain and warehouse operative. You will also have understood and experienced day-to-day warehouse operations and stock control as well as practical warehouse and goods handling equipment and machinery operation.

During the practical period of the apprenticeship there will be time dedicated to the development of:

  • Supply Chain/Warehouse Operative - Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
  • Functional Skills Level 1 maths & English and evidence of working towards Level 2 maths and English (exemptions apply) if applicable

The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be assignments and evidence of workplace competence. The apprentice’s portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

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

About this employer

Join our fast-paced and growing online pharmacy, where you'll gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, stock management, and order fulfillment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable skills, and kickstart a career in logistics and supply chain. If you're hardworking, eager to grow, and looking for a supportive team, apply now and be part of our success story!

http://www.thefamilychemist.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking onsite

After this apprenticeship

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

Full-time job as a Warehouse Supervisor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLP TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051503.

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Closes in 28 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)