Warehouse/Yard Operative Apprentice
SECURED TRANSPORT LOGISTICS LTD
Southill Road (SG18 9JY)
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026)
Posted on 14 August 2026
Contents
Summary
A great opportunity to start you career in the warehouse industry with Secured Transport Logistics!
- Wage
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£18,720 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 19:00.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 13 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
STL provides excellent service to their clients. Based in Broom near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire they are a trusted logistics supplier in the industry.
They offer an around the clock service and are on hand any time, any day, all year round. STL have over twenty years of experience within the logistics industry and have worked endlessly to ensure their network is secure, reliable and delivers time and time again. They are committed to getting it right every time.
STL are looking for the right candidate to join their fast growing logistics company based in Broom, on the outskirts of Biggleswade.
The role will include;
- Loading/offloading vehicles, picking & repackaging products/pallets, housekeeping, conducting stock checks, stock control - keeping all goods recorded in and out and replenishing stock locations
- Forklift training will be provided to the right candidate. All forklift duties will take place in our secure yard, meaning 16 years+ age is suitable for this role.
They are situated remotely, so access to transport would be preferred but not essential if the candidate it local.
There is parking on-site & access to secure bicycle/motorbike parking available. 60 minute break with on-site kitchen facilities available for all staff use. On-site toilets and shower facilities are also available to all staff members.
Where you'll work
Holme Mill
Southill Road
SG18 9JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the safe handling of goods and the accuracy of putting stock away in the correct locations and the accuracy of picking products in accordance with the orders received. This may include the packing of goods and ensuring product is not damaged. In a small operation they may be responsible for the whole process of incoming goods, storage and outgoing orders. They may be required to operate different forms of mechanical handling equipment such as fork lift trucks, cranes, pallet trucks and reach trucks. They should operate all equipment in a safe manner and be aware of any specific regulations which may apply to the products handled.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2)
- maths (grade 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Hardworking
- Reliable
Other requirements
Please consider your transport links to get to both the employers location and the college.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of our Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process.
Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered.
Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Logistics in Broome
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
As a very fast growing business, there are plenty of opportunities to progress within. We would look to offer any successful candidate a full time position within the business at the end of the apprenticeship. Opportunities range from stepping up in the Warehouse/Goods department to the potential of becoming part of the fleet as a driver or even join the busy office team and further your skills in logistics and haulage.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Phillipa Moodie
PMoodie@bedford.ac.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048034.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 2 September 2026)
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