Warehousing Apprentice

Summary

Finsahome are looking to recruit a Warehousing Apprentice to join the team. The Warehousing Apprentice will get an understanding on the general tasks involved in running a busy warehouse.

Wage

£17,888 a year

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Goods in: Unloading vehicles, checking delivery notes, inspecting stock for damages and also stock Location on racking shelves
Picking: Order picking and packaging
Dispatches: Loading onto vehicles (vans and trucks)
Stock checking and stock control
Manually handle flat pack furniture and use a reach fork lift truck
Adhere to H&S requirements in a warehouse environment

Where you'll work

Unit 1
Ocean Park, Dock Road
Birkenhead
CH41 1HW

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard, including:

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
Level 1/2 Functional Skills Maths (if required)
Level 1/2 Functional Skills English (if required)
End-Point Assessment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Time management
Positive attitude
Enthusiasm
Fork lift licence

Other requirements

Fork lift licence required. As part of the training programme, Finsahome can offer an FLT course with a certified Training Provider after 2 months on the job.

About this company

The Finsa Group is a leading MDF and chipboard manufacturer with plants all across Europe and present in the U.K. since 1990 Finsahome sells Kitchens and Flooring to Trade and Public from Trade Counter outlets.

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After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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