Warehouse Apprentice
RAISED ACCESS FLOORING SUPPLIES LTD
HOLYWELL GREEN (HX4 9BJ)
Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work for Raised Access Flooring undertaking varied duties such as whole process of incoming goods, storage and outgoing orders. We are a family business and you will be working with a hardworking and friendly team.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The apprenticeship rate is currently £8.00. If the budget allows there may be an increases/bonuses ongoing, this will also be based on satisfactory employment and meeting apprenticeship targets.
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.
Unpaid Half an hour lunch and 15-minute break am.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 7 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business specialising in sustainable construction materials. As a Warehouse Apprentice at R.A.F.S, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, working closely with experienced team members and playing a key role in supporting our day-to-day logistics.
You’ll interact daily with the Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Operations Manager developing practical skills that form the foundation of a long-term career in operations and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment, identifying and reporting hazards in line with company procedures
- Accurately receive, check, and book in goods, ensuring quantities and condition match delivery documentation; escalate discrepancies promptly
- Move, handle, and store stock safely and efficiently, using appropriate manual handling techniques, PPE, and Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) where required
- Carry out pre-use safety checks on all equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose
- Support the organisation of the warehouse to ensure efficient storage, access, and stock flow
- Assist with order picking, packing, and despatch, ensuring goods are accurate, undamaged, and meet customer requirements
- Work alongside delivery operatives to load and unload vehicles safely and securely
- Ensure all goods are handled in line with relevant safety and regulatory standards, reporting any concerns immediately
- Accurately update the warehouse management system, ensuring all stock movements are recorded in real time
- Take part in stock counts and inventory checks, highlighting discrepancies and supporting resolution
- Promote and apply R.A.F.S’s commitment to sustainability, including reducing waste and maximising reuse and recycling of materials and packaging
- Adhere to all company policies, with particular focus on Health & Safety, Equality, and confidentiality
Apprenticeship Requirements:
As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development
You will be expected to:
- Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment
- Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines
- Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme
- Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development
What We’re Looking For:
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and motivated to build a careerAn interest in warehouse operations, logistics, or construction-related industries
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in a growing, sustainability-focused business
- Full training and support from an experienced team
- A recognised qualification in warehouse and logistics operations
- Clear opportunities for progression within RAFS as the business continues to expand
Additional Information:
This role description outlines the core responsibilities of the position but is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake additional duties relevant to your role to support the wider business objectives
Where you'll work
UNIT 5
SPRINGWOOD BUSINESS PARK
BURRWOOD WAY
HOLYWELL GREEN
HX4 9BJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KIRKLEES 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
Apprenticeship Requirements
As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development. You will be expected to:
- Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment
- Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines
- Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme
- Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Raised Access Floors Installations has been supplying and installing the latest and most technically advanced raised flooring since 2015 and before then through its associated company A+B Installations ltd. We work with some of the biggest names in retail and we boast some impeccable credentials.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Katie Battye
kbattye@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037478.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)