Apprentice Warehouse Agents

Worldwide Flight Services; Hatton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hatton is looking for Apprentice Warehouse Agents to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing cargo shipments, maintaining safety standards, and effective communication with colleagues. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, and strong teamwork skills. This position offers an opportunity for development in logistics operations.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade Pass) is required.
• GCSE in Maths (grade Pass) is required.
• Communication skills are essential.
• Being a team player is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cargo shipments accurately and in line with customer requirements.
• Allocate and retrieve cargo from storage areas.
• Count and check cargo shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Motivated

Committed

Team player

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Warehouse Agents have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, air cargo warehouse, whilst developing essential skills in communication, teamwork and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cargo shipments accurately and in line with customer requirements for export
• Allocating to and retrieving cargo from storage areas
• Counting and checking of cargo shipments
• Recording and processing shipments using handheld terminals
• Completing documentation as required
• Keeping the warehouse tidy, safe and organised
• Following all Health, Safety and Security procedures
• 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

Safety & Security Responsibilities

• Employees are the eyes and ears of the business and must report any safety and security concerns or suspicious behaviour
• Ensure site access control is protected and no unescorted visitors are on site
• Ensure the security integrity of cargo is always protected
• Ensure all security documentation is fully compliant; conduct risk assessments within the working environment

Qualifications and Skills

• GCSE in English (grade Pass)
• GCSE in Maths (grade Pass)
• Communication skills
• Team working
• Motivated
• Committed
• Team player
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience