Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
Podium Pet Products
Reading (RG10 9SB)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 26 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 December 2025
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Summary
Kickstart your career with our Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship! Gain hands-on experience in stock management, order processing, warehouse operations while earning a qualification and getting paid. Perfect for motivated individuals ready to join a growing industry and build a bright future in supply chain.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
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Starting at £8.65/hour
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Standard working hours are 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday - but sometimes may be required to work an event which can extend outside of these times/days.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 14 January 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
- Pick, pack and pull B2B and B2C orders of all sizes
- Process and coordinate B2B & B2C orders on the computer using various platforms (such as Shopify, Amazon, SPS and many more)
- General warehouse organisation, keeping the space clean, safe & organised.
- Stock and Inventory tracking/forecasting using warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Receiving and inspecting incoming goods
- Assisting with the boxing up and labelling of goods to put on shelves.
Where you'll work
Podium Pet Products the Barn LAD Ds Garden Village
Bath Road Hare Hatch
Reading
RG10 9SB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING
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
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (Level 2) apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
The apprentice will train through a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning. Will spend most of the time (around 80%) at work, gaining practical skills by working alongside experienced colleagues. The remaining time (at least 20%) will be dedicated to off-the-job learning, which includes workshops, online courses, and assignments to cover the theoretical knowledge required for the role. This combination ensures they develop both hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the industry.
Requirements
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
- Initiative
- Confident communicator
- Reliable and Adaptable
- Problem-solving mindset
- Basic IT & digital skills
- Time-management
- Numeracy skills
- Strong work ethic
- Proactive approach
- Team player
- Practical and hands-on mindset
- Safety-conscious
Other requirements
Work location is not accessible by public transport, applicant must be able to drive.
About this employer
Podium Pet Products is a pet care company offering innovative, eco-friendly and practical products for dogs, cats, and other pets. Their ranges include health and wellbeing products, odour control solutions, natural treats, grooming essentials, and accessories designed to support happier, healthier pets. The company focuses on high-quality ingredients, sustainability, and solutions that make life easier for pet owners. Podium Pet Products sells across multiple online platforms and distributes to both B2B and B2C customers.
https://podiumpetproducts.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
The company provides: Employee Engagement initiatives, employee discount etc.
After this apprenticeship
We are a growing business, and new roles are becoming available as we grow. At the end of the apprenticeship, if things have gone well, we can offer a full-time job and pay review etc.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005443.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 26 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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