Warehouse Operative Apprentice
H & M DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
Warrington (WA12 8DN)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship role will support the warehouse operation, assisting with the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers and vehicles for deliveries and collections. The role will provide practical experience in warehouse operations, goods handling, health and safety, and the preparation of freight for onward distribution.
- Wage
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£19,760 to £31,393.70, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts will be 4.00am - 2.00pm and 2.00pm - 12.00pm.
47 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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3
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
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse and yard.
- Scanning freight accurately using the relevant warehouse systems.
- Labelling freight correctly in preparation for delivery or onward distribution.
- Assisting with the safe loading and unloading of vehicles and trailers.
- Operating a forklift truck (FLT) once the appropriate training and authorisation have been completed.
Where you'll work
Junction Lane Sankey Valley Industrial Estate
Newton Le Willows
Warrington
WA12 8DN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD
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
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Driving licence
About this employer
H&M Distribution is a leading UK logistics and distribution provider specialising in pallet delivery, road haulage, warehousing, and transport solutions throughout the UK and Europe. Founded in 2007, the company operates multiple distribution hubs, a fleet of over 70 vehicles, and delivers more than 2,000 consignments daily, with a strong focus on customer service, technology, and sustainable logistics
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059724.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)