Supply Chain Operative Apprentice
KEVIN HUGHES & CO LTD
York (YO43 4BU)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 October 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join Hughes Group, a fresh produce supplier to UK supermarkets, at its site in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, between Howden and Market Weighton. Commutable from Goole, Selby, Pocklington and west Hull. Learn goods-in, stock control and despatch, gain a Level 2 qualification and paid weekly.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Variable working week. Overtime potentially available during peak periods. Working days and hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
The successful apprentice will support the supply chain operation across several departments, including:
- Goods in: book deliveries onto the stock system, label them and put them away in the right location
- Storage: scan pallets into warehouse locations and rotate stock so the oldest goes out first
- Production support: get materials ready for packing orders and scan products against each order
- Despatch: pick customer orders, build and label pallets, and load trailers safely
- Stock control: carry out stock counts, help with audits and report anything that doesn’t match
- Supplies: order consumables and keep track of pallets and crates
- Systems: keep records accurate using the Rubicon stock system
- Safety: follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
Where you'll work
Garrick Farm
Howden Road, Holme-On-Spalding-Moor
York
YO43 4BU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HULL 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
The apprentice will work towards the:
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be delivered by Hull College through a combination of workplace learning, reviews, coaching and off-the-job training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2)
- Maths (grade 2)
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
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Hughes Group is a family-run mushroom grower and packer based at its Howden site. The business operates 24/7, supplying fresh produce and value-added products, with new ranges continually being developed. The apprentice will gain experience working across multiple areas of the supply chain within a busy food production and distribution environment.
Company benefits
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities available
- Statutory pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (bank holidays worked and taken in lieu where applicable)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business and progression into senior warehouse, logistics, team leader or supply chain positions
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HULL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058340.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)