Join Howdens and Launch Your Career as an Apprentice Warehouse Person At Howdens, we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating long-term career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023. The Opportunity: Apprentice Warehouse Person As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on-the-job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 12 to 15 months. Responsibilities: As a Warehouse Person, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our 'in stock' business model in one of our local depots. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Engaging with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
- Ensuring effective stock maintenance, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Maintaining general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness, and tidiness, in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
- Conducting security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Performing daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, promptly reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Strong communication skills.
- Effective planning and organising abilities.
- Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
- A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
- The right to work in the UK and related evidence
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship.
- Training provided by our in-house Learning & Development Team.
- Support from external training providers.
- A 15-month program, including a minimum 12-month learning period and end-point assessment.
- Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test for the end-point assessment and apprenticeship completion.
- A competitive £15,000 salary.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
- Team incentives and outings.
- Staff discount on Howdens products
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