Warehouse Operative Apprentice
FLOORING STORAGE UK LIMITED
Potters Bar (EN6 3QW)
Closes in 9 days (Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 October 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your career with a hands-on Warehouse Apprenticeship. Gain valuable skills in stock control, goods handling, logistics and customer service while working alongside an experienced team. Full training provided with excellent opportunities for growth.
- Wage
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£17,472 a year
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.
Some Saturday work for 7am to 12 noon, will be discussed once integrated within the position
42 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Warehouse Apprentice at Flooring Supplies UK, you will gain practical experience in all aspects of warehouse operations while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in logistics, stock management and customer service within a growing flooring distribution business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Receiving, checking and safely storing deliveries of flooring products and accessories.
- Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Preparing goods for dispatch and ensuring orders are ready on time.
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
- Assisting with stock control, stock checks and inventory management.
- Labelling, organising and maintaining warehouse stock locations.
- Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and safe at all times.
- Following health and safety procedures and company policies.
- Learning how to use warehouse equipment and systems safely and effectively.
- Assisting customers collecting orders from the trade counter.
- Developing a good knowledge of Flooring Supplies UK's product range.
- Working as part of a team to provide excellent service to customers.
- Completing all apprenticeship training, coursework and assessments as required.
- Carrying out general warehouse and operational duties as directed by the Warehouse Manager.
This role offers full training and support, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to earn while they learn and build the foundations for a long-term career in warehousing, logistics and distribution.
Where you'll work
Unit 9 Summit Road
Potters Bar
EN6 3QW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEIR TRAINING 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
At Flooring Supplies UK, the successful Apprentice will receive comprehensive on-the-job training, guidance and support throughout their Apprenticeship programme.
As part of the induction, you will be introduced to Flooring Supplies UK, including our products, customers, company values and ways of working. You will also complete essential Health & Safety training, including safe manual handling, warehouse safety procedures, fire safety and emergency processes. You will become familiar with the warehouse layout, stock locations, workplace regulations and company policies, standards and expectations.
Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will develop practical experience across a wide range of warehouse activities. This will include receiving, checking and storing stock accurately, order picking and packing, dispatch processes, stock control, stock rotation and inventory management. You will also learn how to safely load and unload vehicles and, following appropriate training, use relevant warehouse equipment and systems.
You will also develop your customer service and product knowledge, supporting customers who are collecting orders and learning about flooring materials, accessories and installation products. Alongside your technical skills, you will build valuable workplace skills including teamwork, communication, time management, organisation, problem-solving and professional conduct.
You will receive regular mentoring and coaching from experienced warehouse and management staff, alongside dedicated support to complete your Apprenticeship coursework, assessments and reviews.
This Apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of warehouse operations while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful long-term career in warehousing, logistics and distribution.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Driving Licence in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 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
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role involves manual handling and working on your feet for much of the day within a busy warehouse environment.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are more important than previous experience, as full training will be provided. The successful candidate should be reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
An interest in warehousing, logistics or supply chain operations would be beneficial.
The apprenticeship combines practical workplace learning with formal training, so a commitment to completing coursework and attending reviews is essential. This position offers genuine opportunities for personal development and future progression within Flooring Supplies UK for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to start building a long-term career with a growing and supportive business.
About this employer
Flooring Supplies UK is a leading supplier of flooring installation products, tools, accessories and materials, serving trade professionals and flooring contractors across the UK. We are committed to providing high-quality products, excellent customer service and reliable delivery to support our customers' businesses.
As a growing company, we pride ourselves on creating a positive, team-focused working environment where employees are supported to learn, develop and succeed. Our warehouse plays a vital role in ensuring customers receive their orders accurately and on time.
Joining Flooring Supplies UK as an apprentice offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced colleagues and build valuable skills in warehousing, logistics and customer service. We are committed to investing in our people and helping apprentices develop the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful long-term career.
http://www.fsuk.floorgear.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company pension scheme!
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Our current Trade Counter Manager, and Warehouse Manager both started as apprentice warehouse operatives with Weir Training. As the business continues to expand further positions could evolve.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Noyce
mnoyce@weirtraining.co.uk
07885881069
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057998.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11:59pm)