Warehouse Apprentice

PHOENIX STEEL LTD

SOUTH SHIELDS (NE34 9PB)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2026

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Summary

Working independently and as part of a team, the role is: Apprentice Process operator / Warehouse person. The job entails receiving information on customer material requirements and subsequently processing the material according to our Quality Procedures.

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 8.00am- 5.00pm

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

  • The job entails receiving information on customer material requirements and subsequently processing the material
    according to our Quality Procedures
  • Main duties include operating a variety of cutting machinery, including band saws, guillotines and decoilers
  • To move material use of overhead cranes and fork trucks will be required (we will provide training)
  • In addition the job will require a certain level of physical exertion as steel will need to be manually handled at times and is
    heavy
  • Referring to quality procedures will be required and quality checks will need to be implemented at all parts of the process
  • This ensures all staff work to the same standards and improvements can be quickly and uniformly implemented

Where you'll work

STOREFREIGHT CENTRE
AMOS AYRE PLACE
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 9PB

Training

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

Training provider

ZENITH TRAINING 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

  • Working towards Supply chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place at employers site

Requirements

Essential 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

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Steel Stockholders since 1994, Phoenix Steel has successfully operated a ‘One Stop’ service. We are a company set up to supply any steel user who is looking for a quick and reliable service at competitive rates. It is our ongoing aim here at Phoenix Steel to offer an unrivalled service to both our existing and future customers supplying a quality service at the right price. Our experienced sales staff are committed to offering a prompt and courteous sales response with a customer focused approach.

https://www.phoenixsteel.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).

  • Progression into a full time role upon completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

Ian Wilkinson

Ian@we-are-zenith.com

01919171097

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045685.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)