Warehouse Operator Apprentice

VANTEC EUROPE LIMITED

Tyne And Wear (NE37 3HG)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 11 December 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Learn how to receive, store, pick and dispatch goods while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Apply to earn while you learn, develop valuable logistics skills, and build a career with excellent progression opportunities.

• Wage:

  £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Full time role available upon successful completion of training and apprenticeship.

• Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday - Friday (multiple shift patterns) including day shift and late shift.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 4 January 2027

• Duration:

  1 year

• Positions available:

  10

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

• To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• To wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with local rules
• To understand and comply with any One Point Lessons (OPL) and Kiken Yochi Training (KYT)
• To carry out routine shift checks on essential equipment e.g. RDT, FLT, ancillaries and report any concerns / defects to the Team Leader or Supervisor
• To move product into, out of and around the warehouse as necessary
• To move product into and out of storage locations and other processing areas as necessary
• To carry out the loading and unloading of goods as required
• To ensure all loads are secure before movement
• To ensure all loads are processed and checked for accuracy against appropriate documents and system information
• To use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other IT to process customer requirements
• To complete all necessary documentation in accordance with current requirements to ensure traceability of product
• To assist with stock taking / remapping and other accuracy related tasks as required
• To operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, company processes and in line with health and safety regulations
• To support GK, 5S and other improvement activities.
  Any other duties as covered by your contract of employment

Where you'll work

3 Infiniti Drive Hillthorn Business Park
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE37 3HG

Training

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

Training provider

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) 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

• All learning takes place at your work location for 2 hours per month
• Your dedicated trainer will support with all aspects of learning and development alongside your leadership team with a clear and structured training plan

More training information

• Established in 1969, Tyneside Training Services (TTS) has over 50 years of experience delivering transport, logistics and warehousing training across the North East
• TTS specialises in the transport and logistics sector, delivering apprenticeships including Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, Urban Driver and LGV Driver programmes
• Learners benefit from expert trainers, practical workplace learning and personalised support to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for career success
• TTS works closely with employers across the UK to create career pathways, workforce development opportunities and recognised industry qualifications

Requirements

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
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Applicants should be 18 years and over to apply due to shift patterns falling between the hours of 10.00pm and 6.00am, as this is required to ensure compliance with the UK Working Time Regulations for young workers.

About this employer

Vantec/Logisteed UK ltd:

• Global logistics specialist
• Automotive supply chain expert
• Leading warehouse employer
• Trusted logistics provider
• Innovative distribution company
• Supporting major manufacturers
• Career-focused logistics business
• Fast-paced warehouse environment
• International logistics company
• Employee development focused company

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Various progression pathways available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship from leadership to quality roles. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063655.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 11 December 2026 at 11:59pm)