Warehouse Partner Apprentice

JOHN LEWIS PLC

Milton Keynes (MK17 8FL)

Closes today at 11:59pm

Posted on 3 August 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering our core objective, having the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is a physically demanding role that requires flexibility to work across different operational departments.

Wage

£25,534.88 a year

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, on a shift pattern of: 06:00 to 14:00 or 14:00 to 22:00 this will be discussed at the interview.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

12

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

  • Correctly and accurately handle and store stock to maximise availability and reduce damage wastage
  • Accurately and consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures to meet Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators
  • Effectively use relevant IT systems and Materials Handling Equipment
  • Create a safe working environment by applying strict health and safety management standards and maintaining high housekeeping rules
  • Actively participate in our democratic co-ownership principles, sharing your knowledge, ideas, and honest feedback to improve the Partnership
  • Engage regularly with your Section Manager on key knowledge modules and attend designated workshops to complete your training

Where you'll work

Crossley Drive
Magna Park
Milton Keynes
MK17 8FL

Training

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

Training provider

TRS 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

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Functional Skills Level 1 (grade 3)

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

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will secure a permanent Warehouse Operative role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046035.

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Closes today at 11:59pm