Warehouse & Logistics Apprentice

VELTA INTERNATIONAL LTD

ESSEX (CM8 3YQ)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship at Velta, Witham, offers a fantastic opportunity to build your career in stock control and logistics. You’ll learn how to manage inventory, liaise with suppliers, place orders, and keep accurate records, all while working as part of a supportive and experienced warehouse team.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday 08.00am - 5.00pm, 1 hour for lunch unpaid.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Under the guidance of the Warehouse Operators, the apprentice will learn to:

  • Goods Inbound: Unload, inspect, and check incoming stock deliveries against paperwork.
  • Inventory Control: Put away goods into correct locations and support regular stock checks.
  • Order Picking: Locate and extract items accurately using digital or paper pick-lists.
  • Packing & Dispatch: Securely wrap, pack, and label goods for safe transport to customers.
  • Site Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
  • Systems & IT: Use warehouse management software (WMS) and hand-held scanning devices.

Where you'll work

HEAD OFFICE,
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3YQ

Training

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

Training provider

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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
  • Functional Skills if needed
  • Work-based learning

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Trusted since 1999, Velta delivers reliable, flexible freight and fulfilment solutions across the UK, Europe and beyond.

From air, sea and road freight to warehousing, customs clearance and e-commerce fulfilment, we help businesses streamline their supply chains.

With over 25 years of experience, strategic locations near major ports and AEO/CFSP status for faster processing, we tailor every solution around your needs making logistics simpler, faster and more cost-effective.

https://velta.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Successful completion of the apprenticeship frequently opens doors to permanent roles including:

Forklift / MHE Driver (with funded license training).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Katie

katie@rmtraining.co.uk

01702 782001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045349.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)