Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howdens Joinery Co.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is seeking an Apprentice Warehouse Person to join their award-winning apprenticeship scheme in Bathgate, Scotland. This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training and support while pursuing a SQCF Level 6 – Warehousing & Storage Apprenticeship over 10-13 months. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £15,704 along with benefits such as paid holidays and staff discounts are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Team incentives and outings

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• Experience in a similar role may disqualify from apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers courteously and professionally.
• Ensure effective stock maintenance in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the workplace.
• Conduct checks on incoming and outgoing stock.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Planning and organising

Prioritisation

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

At Howdens, we’re 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 don’t 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 SQCF Level 6 – Warehousing & Storage Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 10‑13 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 careers.howdens.com to see our non‑apprenticeship opportunities.

The Apprenticeship

• SQCF Level 6 – Warehousing & Storage Apprenticeship
• Training provided by our in‑house Learning & Development Team
• Support from external training providers.
• Up to 13‑month program.

Rewards and Benefits

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

• A competitive £15,704 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products

About Us

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 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 [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we’ll be happy to help.