Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howden Joinery Limited; Bangor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is offering a 12-month Warehouse Apprenticeship at Balloo Drive Bangor Depot. You’ll earn £16,686 plus team incentives and study Level 2 – Warehousing and Storage, with Northern Support for Maths & English, plus a dedicated mentor and Depot Manager.

Learn by doing alongside experienced colleagues to manage stock, support goods in and out, maintain safety standards, build customer relationships, and develop confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 2 – Warehousing and Storage (12 months)
• Northern Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)
• A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise stock
• Support goods in and out of a busy warehouse
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness
• Build relationships and support customers
• Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment

Education

Level 2 – Warehousing and Storage

Job description

Build your future and launch your career with Howdens Forget the typical 9–5. At Howdens, you’ll be part of a busy, hands‑on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot leadership. We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we’re looking for someone motivated to join us.

About the Apprenticeship

• Location: Balloo Drive Bangor Depot
• Salary: £16,686 plus team incentives
• Qualification: Level 2 – Warehousing and Storage
• Duration: 12 Months
• Northern Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)
• A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager
• Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays

What you’ll be doing

Learning and developing alongside experienced colleagues in a leading business to:

• Manage and organise stock
• Support goods in and out of a busy warehouse
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness
• Build relationships and support customers
• Developing confidence in a fast‑paced depot environment

Who we’re looking for

• Friendly, confident with people, and keen to learn and get stuck in
• Reliable and organised
• Looking for a long‑term career, not just a job

Where this role can take you

• Warehouse Person
• Trade Counter Sales
• Business Development
• Kitchen Design
• Depot Management

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.

We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world‑class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.