Apprentice Materials Handler - Frome

JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED

Frome (BA11 4RW)

Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

Posted on 20 February 2026

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Summary

We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Apprentice Materials Handler. If you're intrigued by a role focused on procurement in a production environment and ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so.

Wage

£15,808 a year

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All equipment

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to Company pension scheme

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Days to be confirmed between the hours of 8.00am - 4.30pm or as per business needs.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

At our production facility, we produce fire suppression products that are shipped worldwide. As a Materials Handler, you will play a key role in the ordering of materials for our products. Come, be a part of our team and make a real difference

  • You will learn the process of ordering raw materials, components and consumables for the site, working closely with production planning to ensure material supply meets business requirements
  • You will also help develop the ERP system and move towards using MRP in the medium term
  • Understand the scheduling for the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
  • Manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule. Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
  • Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
  • Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance
  • Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitor

Where you'll work

Unit 15A
Handlemaker Road
Frome
BA11 4RW

Training

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

Training provider

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

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

  • HAWK Management
  • Level 2 Supply chain warehouse operative
  • Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring. College is day release remote

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • purpose led
  • customer driven
  • future focused

About this employer

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

earlycareertalent@jci.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009963.

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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

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