Apprentice Warehouse Operative – Development Pathway - Plasson UK

PLASSON UK LTD

BURGESS HILL (RH15 9TN)

Closes on Friday 30 October 2026

Posted on 18 September 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career in a building materials supply warehouse with a hands-on apprenticeship. You’ll gain valuable experience in picking, packing, stock control and dispatch, while developing your skills in a busy, supportive team. If you’re motivated, organised and keen to learn, this could be perfect to grow your career.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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23 days holiday + bank holidays, annual company performance £bonus, enhanced company pension contribution (6%) Private Healthcare (including partner and dependants), Death in Service benefit, Instant access to GP and more…

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Tuesday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: n/a Sunday: n/a

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

You’ll play an important role in keeping our warehouse running smoothly and ensuring customers receive their orders on time. You’ll gain hands-on experience in picking, packing and dispatching orders, receiving incoming stock, using warehouse systems and keeping stock levels organised and replenished.

Where you'll work

27 ALBERT DRIVE
BURGESS HILL
RH15 9TN

Training

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

Training provider

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Plasson UK Ltd is a leading supplier of high-quality fittings and solutions for water, wastewater, gas, and industrial pipework systems throughout the UK and Ireland. Part of the global Plasson group, we combine international expertise with local service, supplying customers in sectors such as building materials, utilities, construction, agriculture, and industry. From our UK distribution facilities in Burgess Hill, we pride ourselves on reliable stock availability, excellent customer service, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and employee development.

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

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential to progress to supervisory and management roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLASSON UK LTD

Richard Runalls

richard.runalls@plasson.co.uk

01444 237780

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054345.

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Closes on Friday 30 October 2026