Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howdens Joinery Co.; Andover; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is looking for an Apprentice Warehouse Person to join their award-winning apprenticeship scheme. This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training in a supportive environment while pursuing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, maintaining stock, ensuring compliance, and performing equipment checks. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Team incentives

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new skills in a warehouse environment.
• Strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers courteously and professionally.
• Ensure effective stock maintenance adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Conduct security and compliance checks on stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Apprentice Warehouse Person

At Howdens were proud to be one of the UK's leading apprenticeship employers. With a long-standing commitment to developing talent we've been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices dont just do a job - they build lasting careers.

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

• 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.

Requirements

We are looking for people with the following qualities who want to learn new skills in a warehouse environment:

• 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

Please note - if you have considerable experience in a similar role you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full time role please visit to see our non-apprenticeship opportunities.

The Apprenticeship

• 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.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team; in return for your commitment you will receive:

• A competitive 15704 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier trusted by over 460000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe we're a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships.

At Howdens we're committed to being worthwhile for all concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process just email with the job title and location and we'll be happy to help.