Warehouse Operative Apprentice

CHAUCER FOODS UK LIMITED

East Riding Of Yorkshire (HU3 4UN)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity to join Chaucer Foods as a Warehouse Operative Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience within a busy warehouse environment, learning stock control, goods receipt and dispatch, production supply, health and safety procedures, and warehouse systems while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

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
• 9:00am to 5:00pm. This pattern will be reviewed after an undetermined period and may change depending on business needs and the successful candidate's development within the role.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 24 September 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

As part of the warehouse team, you will:

  • Load and unload goods, checking for damaged or missing items.
  • Pick and replenish stock for production requirements.
  • Return products to stock following production use.
  • Carry out stock checks and assist with stock control activities.
  • Update warehouse paperwork and systems accurately.
  • Move stock safely using manual handling techniques and warehouse equipment.
  • Support waste management and recycling processes.
  • Follow health and safety, quality, environmental and hygiene procedures.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through a clean-as-you-go approach.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the warehouse and production teams.
  • Assist with goods received, storage and dispatch operations.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the business.

Where you'll work

Unit 26 Brighton Street Industrial Estate
Freightliner Road
Hull
East Riding Of Yorkshire
HU3 4UN

Training

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

Training provider

HULL 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

The apprentice will work towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will include:

  • Safe working practices within a warehouse environment.
  • Stock control and inventory management.
  • Receiving, storing and dispatching goods.
  • Warehouse systems and documentation.
  • Team working and communication skills.
  • Quality, hygiene and food safety awareness.

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular sessions with Hull College.

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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Chaucer Foods is a leading manufacturer of freeze-dried fruit and vegetable ingredients, supplying customers across the food industry worldwide. Based in Hull, the company is committed to producing high-quality products while investing in its people, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.

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, the apprentice may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Warehouse Operative role and further develop their skills within Chaucer Foods' warehousing and logistics operations.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048558.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)