Supply chain warehouse operative apprentice
DIRECT AIR & PIPEWORK LTD
COVENTRY (CV3 2RQ)
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026
Posted on 15 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Due to ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic and reliable Warehouse Apprentice to join our Stores/Warehouse Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in warehousing. You will provide day-to-day support to our Service and Installation departments.
- Wage
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£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm.
There is flexibility around start times, which can be agreed between 7am and 8am, with the corresponding finish time adjusted accordingly.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 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
Due to ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a keen, enthusiastic and reliable Warehouse Apprentice to join our Stores/Warehouse Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in warehousing, stores, purchasing and supply chain operations. You will provide day-to-day support to our Service and Installation departments while developing practical skills and gaining experience across the wider business.
During your apprenticeship, you will spend time working within different areas of the company to gain a solid all-round understanding of our operations, the products and equipment we supply, and how our departments work together to deliver an excellent service to our customers.
Working alongside the Stores team, your duties will include:
- Receiving incoming goods and checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation
- Inspecting deliveries for shortages, damage or discrepancies and reporting any issues
- Accurately booking goods into the appropriate stock and warehouse systems
- Unloading, moving, handling and safely storing materials, equipment and stock
- Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch
- Preparing and checking delivery and dispatch documentation where required
- Ensuring goods are correctly labelled and allocated to the appropriate storage or job location
- Preparing job boxes, parts and equipment for the service department, ensuring engineers have the correct materials required for scheduled work
- Preparing materials and equipment for installation projects as required
- Assisting with stock control, including stock checks, cycle counts and maintaining accurate stock records
- Helping to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
- Keeping warehouse and stores areas organised, clean and safe at all times
- Carrying out general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, stores and other areas as required
- Following company procedures relating to manual handling, health and safety and safe working practices
- Assisting the Stores Team with the day-to-day operation and organisation of the warehouse
- Supporting the purchasing process, including raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate purchasing records
- Liaising with suppliers regarding prices, availability, lead times and delivery dates
- Following up outstanding purchase orders and communicating any potential delays to the relevant colleagues
- Developing an understanding of stock requirements and assisting with ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
- Working closely with the Service, Installation and other departments to ensure materials and equipment are available when required
- Assisting with general administrative duties associated with stores, purchasing and warehouse operations
- Using company IT systems and Microsoft Office applications to maintain accurate records and information
- Undertaking training and development activities required as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Supporting other areas of the business where required to develop a broad understanding of the company's operations
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility
Where you'll work
38 HERALD WAY
BINLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
COVENTRY
CV3 2RQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Functional Skills maths and English if required.
More training information
Workshops to be delivered face to face or online:
- Health & safety in a warehouse environment
- Teamwork & building relationships
- Receipt, control, storage, and dispatch of goods/stock
- Task organisation
- Safe use of equipment, vehicles, and machinery
- Goods flow
- Product handling
- Environment and sustainability
- IT and digital
- Stock control
- Communication
- Equality and diversity
- Teamwork
The EPA consists of an interview with portfolio of evidence and observation with questions.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Math's (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Driving licence preferred but not essential.
About this employer
We are committed to providing the most energy efficient and cost-effective solutions to our customers by communicating our expertise and technical guidance.
Our friendly, expert team tailor the best package for your requirements; from air compressor servicing and maintenance to full pipework projects and custom turnkey installations; we have the experience and knowledge to deliver an efficient, safe and complete solution.
Our ever-growing success is built upon a strong foundation of knowledgeable staff, quality products and dedication to customer service.
https://www.directair.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance (after 12 months service)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company events
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship is intended to provide a strong foundation for a career within the business.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role will be reviewed and opportunities for progression and further development will be considered based on business requirements and the individual's performance, skills and interests.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
PTP Recruits
ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk
01922651100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053480.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026