Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice

GRIFOLS UK LTD

WATERBEACH (CB25 9PE)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 June 2026


Summary

Do you want to help enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 38.5 days annual leave and a 15% pension contribution from day 1.  

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Grifols UK Ltd endeavours to ensure that every individual has a good work life balance. 
Benefits 38.5 days annual leave, 15% non contributory pension contributions, life insurance of 4 x annual salary, free PPE and uniform, 

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Working in a team of 6 in a clean, modern facility, picking, labelling and packaging medicines which treat immunodeficient diseases.

Understanding the manufacturing and distribution process you will be trained to:

  • Understand Good Distribution Practices and demonstrate how to apply the principles  
  • Ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed
  • Participate in training in all aspects of Warehousing including forklift, Health and Safety, Manual Handling etc.
  • Understand and follow the principles of the company's Quality Management and Business Continuity Systems
  • Help to ensure that the warehouse is maintained in a neat, clean and tidy state
  • Provide assistance with deliveries/placement of Grifols supplied instrumentation as instructed by the Warehouse Manager
  • Proactively engage and take responsibility for learning by seeking support as required

Where you'll work

3980-3990 ENTERPRISE
CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH PARK
BEACH DRIVE
WATERBEACH
CB25 9PE

Training

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

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL 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

  • Manual Handling
  • Fork lift training
  • Others as applicable

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3 or D)
  • Maths (grade 3 or D)

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

There is no heavy lifting but the role is active and you will be on your feet most of the day. The Warehouse is a clean and restricted area

About this employer

Grifols is a leading global healthcare company. Our trusted and innovative plasma-derived medicines, other biopharmaceuticals and solutions in transfusion medicine enable millions of patients around the world to lead more productive lives.

Since our founding in 1909, our ever-growing mastery of plasma, diagnostics and life sciences, backed by our ethical leadership and industry-leading quality and safety standards, have contributed to a healthier and more sustainable society.

Company benefits

  • Free parking
  • Fruit, tea and coffee
  • Discretionary birthday and Christmas vouchers

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Apprentices can use their experience, qualifications and skills to seek Warehouse and Logistics Operative roles in specialist environments, such as pharmaceuticals, defence and similar roles 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037745.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)