Operations/ Warehouse Apprentice

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

READING (RG7 4AH)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

Join our busy team, this role will assist and support the Operations & Logistics department, taking responsibility for the receipt of goods. Checking for quality of goods received and be responsible for maintaining an accurate stock count, ensuring it is labelled and located accurately and on the system.

 

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

Main daily responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safe receipt of good inwards
  • Check all deliveries for accuracy and quality
  • Accurate processing of goods through in house computer system
  • Operating Flexi Forklift
  • Oversee accurate upkeep of stock records both computerised and paper
  • Handling the operation of loading/unloading of goods from vehicles
  • Maintenance of warehouse & handling equipment to a safe standard
  • Accurate Picking of Orders

This role will also include:

  • The role will also include time in Procurement and Sales
  • If the candidate is a driver they will also assist with light deliveries
  • Training will include the use of forklift trucks

Where you'll work

SWIFTPAK HOUSE
ARROWHEAD ROAD
THEALE
READING
RG7 4AH

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 Operative Level 2 Standard
  • Work Based Training
  • End Point Assessment
  • Monthly Tutor Sessions

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Team working
  • Proactive Approach
  • Willing to learn

Other requirements

  • Candidates will need to be aged 18+ due to site insurance purposes
  • Basic IT skills, Ideally a driving licence (but not essential)

About this employer

Swiftpak are wholesale packaging suppliers with over 45 years of experience based in Berkshire, UK. We’re committed to providing you with the best protective packaging solutions backed by specialist knowledge and first-class service.

http://www.swiftpak.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • We would hope to offer a permanent role subject to a strong and consistent performance throughout the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

linsay.narborough@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

01788514276

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027005.

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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)