Apprentice Warehouse Operative

D S L GROUP (NOTTM) LTD

Nottingham (NG15 0DP)

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2025


Summary

This is a great opportunity to work within a warehouse environment, assisting with a range of different tasks whilst training in a Level 2 Supply Chain qualification.

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday – 8am – 4:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday – 8am – 5pm & Friday – 8am – 4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year

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

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Picking & Packing Orders: Ensure products are prepared accurately and efficiently.
  • Loading & Unloading: Assist with deliveries and stock movement.
  • Stock Control: Help keep inventory organised and up to date.
  • Labelling & Packaging: Prepare display units and promotional materials.
  • Warehouse Safety & Organisation: Keep work areas clean and
    follow safety procedures.

Where you'll work

Unit A
Willow Drive, Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DP

Training

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

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

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

  • In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 2 supply chain qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business' processes and procedures
  • Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
  • You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

  • DBC Training are a multi-award-winning employment and skills training provider
  • We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
  • https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade D/3 or above)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • PPE knowledge
  • Health and Safety knowledge

About this company

DSL Group is a distributor and retailer specializing in consumer electronics, home entertainment, and domestic appliances. The company provides a comprehensive range of wholesale, retail, and logistics solutions, partnering with leading global brands. DSL Group is known for its strong partnerships with manufacturers and its focus on delivering end-to-end service solutions across the electronics retail and wholesale industry.

https://www.dslgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities, Health and safety training provided, Free uniform and PPE, Pension or retirement scheme contributions, Employee recognition rewards, On-site parking.

After this apprenticeship

  • Training in forklift operation, inventory systems, or logistics
    management
  • Cross-training in multiple warehouse departments
  • Potential for permanent employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329027.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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