Goods Inwards & Warehouse Apprentice

SULZER PUMPS (UK) LIMITED

West Yorkshire (LS11 8BR)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

Posted on 9 February 2026

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Summary

You’ll learn how to receive, check, and store goods safely and accurately while supporting smooth warehouse operations in a global engineering business. This apprenticeship builds core skills in materials handling, stock control, and efficient workflow management.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

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Enjoy planned pay rises throughout your apprenticeship, with a market‑leading, competitive salary waiting for you upon completion.

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday, 07.00- 15.30. Friday, 07.00- 12.00. One half hour unpaid break per day.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

4 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

  • Receiving incoming deliveries- checking paperwork, inspecting goods for damage, and ensuring items match purchase orders
  • Carrying out quality and quantity checks before items are accepted into stock
  • Booking materials into the system using warehouse software and maintaining accurate records
  • Safely handling, moving, and storing parts and components using the correct tools, equipment, and methods
  • Organising stock locations to keep the warehouse tidy, efficient, and compliant with safety standards
  • Supporting stock control activities such as cycle counts, stocktakes, and investigations into missing or incorrect items
  • Preparing materials for internal departments to ensure production and service teams receive what they need on time
  • Working closely with warehouse, logistics, and engineering teams to understand how materials flow through the business
  • Following health & safety procedures and learning best practices in manual handling, equipment use, and safe storage
  • Contributing to continuous improvement, suggesting better ways to organise stock, reduce waste, or speed up workflow

Where you'll work

Manor Mill Lane Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 8BR

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

This apprenticeship will be delivered on a day‑release basis, with one dedicated day each week spent at college/training provider

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering, renowned for its expertise in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across various industries. With a legacy spanning over 190 years, Sulzer operates in more than 180 locations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. In 2026, Sulzer was once again recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its commitment to excellence in employee development, workplace culture, and career progression.

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Company benefits

  • Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
  • 33 Days Annual Leave
  • Company-wide Bonus Schemes 
  • Pension plan
  • Onsite 24/7 Gym
  • Onsite Canteen
  • Free Parking

After this apprenticeship

  • Clear progression routes, with many past apprentices now thriving in leadership and specialist roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014071.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.