Logistics Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

Jingdong Logistics

Warrington (WA5 3UY)

Closes on Monday 4 January 2027

Posted on 9 November 2026

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Summary

Whether you're driving front-line operations, progressing into management or supporting back-office functions, this apprenticeship provides the skills and support needed to build a career in global logistics with JD.com.

Wage

£24,784.50 a year

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There will be incremental salary increases from £12.71 per hour to £14.22 per after 12 months has been completed.

We believe in fair employment, which is why we're paying above apprenticeship wages and offering a permanent contract from day 1. Giving you the security you need to build your career without worrying about your financial or contractual future.

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm, 40 hours per week. Alternative working hours and occasional weekend work maybe required based on business needs.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 24 February 2027

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Supporting day-to-day logistics and supply chain operations.
  • Using your manual handling skills to move stock around the warehouse.
  • Processing orders and maintaining accurate records.
  • Learning how goods move through the supply chain from supplier to customer.
  • Working with industry-standard systems and technology.
  • Supporting transport, warehousing and distribution activities.
  • Communicating with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

Where you'll work

310 Omega Blvd
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3UY

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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

Kirklees College
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship (Level 2 GCSE equivalent). Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

More training information

College or training organisation - Kirklees College.

Your training course - Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, equal to Level 2 (GCSE).

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Please note that applicants must be aged 18 or over for this position due to health and safety requirements.

About this employer

Ever wondered how millions of products move from a warehouse to someone’s front door in record time? That’s what we do, and we use some of the smartest tech on the planet to make it happen.


As part of the JD.com group, Jingdong Logistics is a global leader in high-tech supply chain and delivery operations. We don’t just move packages; we use robotics, automated warehouses, and smart data intelligence to reshape how goods move around the world.


Whether it’s automated warehouse systems, express last-mile delivery, temperature-controlled transport, or global shipping across borders, we handle the entire journey to make sure every order is fast, reliable, and precise.


With over 3,600 warehouses in 23 countries we're serving over 700 million customers and partners each year with plans to grow our business even further to bring excellence in logistics to all corners of the world. And there's a role for you to play in making this happen at Jingdong Logistics right here in Warrington.

https://www.jingdonglogistics.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Joining Jingdong Logistics, part of JD.com, means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You’ll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide.

With a competitive salary, helpful benefits, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry. 

After this apprenticeship

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

This 15-Month Level 2 Supply Chain apprenticeship is hands on, with physical work on the warehouse floor and brain growing learning during your studies, you’ll build your skills and work your way up to Senior Warehouse Operative.

Your apprenticeship is just the start. Whether you're driving the front-line operations, levelling up into management, or running things back-office, you'll build a total career in next-gen global logistics.

Need additional support? No worries, just let us know what support you may need during the recruitment process or for when you join us and we’ll work with you to understand what support you need and put reasonable steps in place to help you thrive.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Tom Crowe

employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

0800 7813020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059753.

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Closes on Monday 4 January 2027