Apprentice Warehouse Operative Distribution Centre Team Leader

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Friar's Gate; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teams training

Job summary

Smith Bros (Caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd in the Midlands is offering an Apprenticeship Level 3 in Transport and Warehouse Operations. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy DC Electrical Wholesale Distribution Warehouse, focusing on picking, packing, despatch, stock control, forklift operations, and a professional work ethic.

Training is delivered remotely via Teams with a development coach, with weekly/fortnightly meetings and an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, IT and numerical skills required.
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities are essential.
• Experience in warehouse operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support picking, packing, despatch and goods inwards to daily targets.
• Supervise staff and daily activities in line with policies.
• Maintain stock locations and FIFO/stock control practices.
• Coordinate with third-party transport providers for on-time delivery.
• Uphold health and safety standards and ISO policies.
• Contribute to a culture of accuracy and 'Right first time'.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Team working

Physical fitness

Health & Safety Awareness

Warehouse Operations Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Smith Bros (caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd

Apprenticeship Level 3

About The Role

Working in a busy DC Electrical Wholesale Distribution Warehouse ensuring all daily objectives are achieved with strong picking / packing accuracy and high customer service approach whilst working towards a Level 3 qualification.

• Working to tight deadlines daily
• Ensuring all staff have an excellent understanding of what needs to be done and when
• Ensuring all disciplines are maintained across the shop floor
• Supervising staff and daily activities in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Reviewing resources with management and reorganising as required
• Daily involvement in all warehouse activities including order picking, despatch, goods inwards, stock locating, loading operations, Fork Lift Truck Driving, etc.
• Liaise with Third Party Transport providers
• General housekeeping of warehouse
• Working within the companies Health & Safety policy
• Promoting the “Right first time” culture
• Working within ISO9001, 14001, 45001 polices
• Stock management
• Communication between departments and managementSite Key Holder and Security Call Out
• Any other duties as required by management

We are recruiting for the future; we are looking for people who want to develop a career at Smith Bros and who want to progress and develop.

We want to invest in our people with skills such as Forklift driving, management training, product knowledge, Health & Safety, etc.

• We are looking for the long-term pathway into potentially other roles in the business in both sales, operations, management

About The Training

• In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
• Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
• You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

About The Employer

Smith Bros (Caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd was Established as a private company in 1925, Smith Bros provide solutions for electrical maintenance and installation equipment from the UKs leading manufacturers and suppliers. With a purpose built modern centralised storage and distribution centre with over 3,000 pallet spaces and a fleet of 3.5 - 15 tonne vehicles, Smith Bros can meet the requirements of both small and large businesses nationally.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Warehouse Operations Knowledge

Training Provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Course/Training

Transport and warehouse operations supervisor (level 3)