Warehouse Support Apprentice

WIREMASTERS UK LIMITED

SWINDON (SN3 5HY)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

This role will be involved with all processes and aspects of warehousing including, but not limited to, goods reciept, inventory organisation, picking, packing, outgoing shipments and production.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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  • Upon sucessful completion of your probationary period bonuses and benefits will be confirmed.

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with 2 x 15-minute breaks and 30-minutes for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 17 March 2026

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

  • Completion of the day-to-day activities of warehousing including goods receipt, inventory picking, preparing customer orders, dispatch of customer orders, monitoring stock levels with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy to maintain the exceptional Right First Time results currently achieved by the team
  • Inspection of incoming and outgoing goods to ensure orders, products and quality requirements are met
  • Preparation of customer orders using production machinery e.g. spooling of wire cable, marking of identification products or any other production process
  • Fully utilising the company systems ensuring data is correctly entered and systems are updated
  • Follow documented procedures and processes by gaining a strong understanding and appreciation for these policies in accordance to published Quality Management System
  • Carrying out inventory checks and maintain stock levels to documented procedures
  • Participation in company meetings as appropriate
  • Communication with customers verbally and via email
  • Training other team members where required
  • Maintain a clean and organized production and warehousing area.
  • Adhere to and maintain the warehouse and Production Safety Environment
  • Forklift and Stacker Operation, (training provided)
  • Communicating any failures, defects in processes, products or overall safety within environment
  • Other tasks/activities according to knowledge and skill set relevant to the job

Where you'll work

DORCAN ONE HUNDRED
MURDOCK ROAD
DORCAN
SWINDON
SN3 5HY

Training

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

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

  • Supply Chain Warehouse Level 2 Standard
  • Functional Skills Training (if required)
  • Work Based Training
  • Monthly Assessor/Tutor Sessions
  • In-Person Tutor Visits On-Site

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
  • Mathematics (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Time-Management
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Physical Dexterity
  • Planning
  • Verbal & Written Communication

Other requirements

  • A driving licence would be advantageous, but not essential

Reality Check:

The warehouse climate will be close to the climate outside, so it will be cold during the winter months.

About this employer

WireMasters  hundreds of team members always go the extra distance to meet or exceed our customers  needs and expectations. We are a team of problem solvers not order takers. Our sales team is comprised of consultants with an extensive knowledge of the industry who can help you find the right solution even if you don't have a part number or exact specification. Let us know what you are trying to accomplish, and we will make it happen. Whether your industry is avionics, shipbuilding, electronics, or custom assemblies; either commercial or military, our knowledgeable sales staff is here to help!

 

With the corporate philosophy Quality is not expensive, it is priceless WireMasters is dedicated to making sure that our customers material is received, warehoused, handled, and shipped with the highest quality controls in the industry, all with full traceability.

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Company benefits

Eye Care Vouchers. Bupa Private Dental Cover. Bupa Private Medical Cover. Quarterly Bonus (Company Targets Apply). Yearly Bonus (Company Targets Apply). Monthly Star Awards. ALL bonuses are at discretion of WireMasters UK Ltd. 

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent role will be offered to the right candidate upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, future progression available inside and outside of the warehouse team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016443.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)