Apprentice Warehouse Operative
WATERSHED PACKAGING LTD
LEEDS (LS9 0AN)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 September 2026
Contents
Summary
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy manufacturing environment, working alongside experienced colleagues whilst developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 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
Working alongside experienced colleagues, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience across all areas of warehousing and logistics. This will include receiving and checking deliveries, storing stock safely and accurately, picking and preparing customer orders, packing and dispatching finished goods, managing inventory and using warehouse systems.
As their knowledge develops, they will gain an understanding of production workflows and scheduling, learning how the warehouse plays a vital role in supporting both manufacturing and customer service. The apprentice will also develop strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
You will also learn the following:
- Capturing and recording data
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Environmental and health & safety
- Ways of working – planning and operations
Where you'll work
THORNES FARM WAY
OSMONDTHORPE
LEEDS
LS9 0AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
- Use standard operating procedures.
- Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
- Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
- Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
- Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
- Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
- Apply team working principles.
- Escalate issues and tasks.
- Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
- Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
- Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
- Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
- Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
- Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
- Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
- Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
- Use standard operating procedures.
- Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
- Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
- Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
- Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
- Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
- Apply team working principles.
- Escalate issues and tasks.
- Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
- Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
- Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
- Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
- Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
- Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
- Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
Training schedule
The apprenticeship will take place at Watershed Packaging, working a day shift alongside the other members of the production team. You will work with experienced members of staff and have a tutor from BPIF Training who will deliver training through both face-to-face and online sessions.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll achieve a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification. You'll have developed a highly sought-after skill set and the foundations for a long-term career within the print and packaging industry.
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable approach
- An interest in mftg & printing
- Enjoys practical hands on work
About this employer
Watershed Packaging is a family-run print and packaging business with over 33 years of experience in the industry. The business remains family-owned, with members of the founding family continuing to hold key positions within the company today.
Whilst we have grown significantly over the years, the family values and close-knit culture remain at the heart of the business. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to learn, develop and build long-term careers.
Operating across two sites, with our headquarters based in Leeds, we manufacture a diverse range of products including shrink sleeves, die-cut lids, sachets, flexible packaging and labels for customers across a wide range of industries.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The skills learned during this apprenticeship provide an excellent foundation for future career progression. Previous apprentices within the manufacturing sector have gone on to develop careers in warehousing, logistics, planning, supply chain and management roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Child
mattc@bpif.training
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053468.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)