Apprentice Warehouse Operative

TRAILERTEQ LTD

Preston (PR5 8AT)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 November 2026

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Summary

TrailerTeq is looking for a motivated and reliable Apprentice Warehouse Operative to join our Stores Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn, develop practical skills, and build a career within a successful and growing company.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.25 per hour

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Mon-Weds – 7am-4pm Thurs – 8am-4pm Fri – 8am – 12.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 18 December 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

  • Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Stores Department.
  • Accurately counting, checking, and recording stock levels.
  • Receiving deliveries and inspecting goods for accuracy and quality.
  • Putting stock away safely and efficiently in designated locations.
  • Picking and preparing parts and materials for engineers.
  • Preparing pallets and orders for internal and external requirements.
  • Carrying out stock checks and supporting inventory control activities.
  • Assisting with basic sub-assembly of components and parts.
  • Using hand tools and power tools safely and correctly as required.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
  • Following company procedures, health and safety requirements, and quality standards.
  • Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure operations run smoothly.

Where you'll work

419 Oakshott Place
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 8AT

Training

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

Training provider

PRESTON 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

Employment will be based at Walton Summit, Preston.

Working days will be:

Mon- Weds – 7am-4pm

Thurs – 8am-4pm

Fri – 8am – 12.30pm.

 

More training information

As part of this apprenticeship, you will work towards the Level 2 Warehouse Operative qualification with Preston College while gaining valuable workplace experience. This qualification is 100% based in the workplace.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1 / E / FS1 or above)
  • Maths (grade 1 / E / FS1 or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Punctual

About this employer

Trailerteq Ltd is an innovative, forward thinking engineering company, specialising in the development of roadside towing equipment.

https://www.trailerteq.com/index.html (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

This role offers excellent long-term prospects. TrailerTeq is committed to developing talented individuals, and there will be opportunities for progression and increased responsibility within the business for candidates who demonstrate commitment, capability, and a strong work ethic.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PRESTON COLLEGE

Kirstie Lawlor

klawlor@preston.ac.uk

07971512591

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062035.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:59pm)