Warehouse Operative Apprentice
MENTOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS LTD
23 HENLOW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (SG16 6DS)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 5 April 2026)
Posted on 19 March 2026
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Summary
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, staying organised, and being part of a busy team? Mentor Distribution, a well-established AV and display distributor, is looking for a Warehouse Apprentice to join their growing operations team in Henlow.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (with a one hour lunch break).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
With over 30 years of experience and partnerships with leading global manufacturers, Mentor Distribution supplies hundreds of products across the UK and Northern Ireland, all supported by a large and fast-paced warehouse operation based in Bedfordshire. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a professional logistics environment and learn how a successful distribution business runs behind the scenes.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the operations team, supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse. You’ll assist with receiving and checking incoming deliveries, storing stock correctly, and picking and packing orders ready for dispatch. You’ll also help book in deliveries, organise shipments (including larger orders), and liaise with other warehouses to ensure everything runs smoothly. Alongside this, you’ll support stock control and inventory checks, use warehouse equipment (with full training provided), and help maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment while working towards daily targets and deadlines.
This role would suit someone who is reliable, eager to learn, and enjoys practical work. No previous warehouse experience is required, but any experience in a similar environment would be an advantage. Mentor Distribution will provide full training, including opportunities to gain qualifications such as a counterbalance forklift and pump truck licence, helping you build valuable skills for your future career.
Where you'll work
23 HENLOW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SG16 6DS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
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
Level 2 Warehouse Operative.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 3)
- English (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Committed
- Reliable
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
Warehousing can involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting for long periods.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Group Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
With over 30 years of experience and partnerships with leading global manufacturers, Mentor Distribution supplies hundreds of products across the UK and Northern Ireland, all supported by a large and fast-paced warehouse operation based in Bedfordshire. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a professional logistics environment and learn how a successful distribution business runs behind the scenes.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into higher roles within the business, such as Warehouse Supervisor.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022184.
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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 5 April 2026)
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