Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howden Joinery Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK seeks a Warehouse Person to maintain stock and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include customer engagement, stock maintenance, and equipment checks. This apprenticeship role offers training and development and a starting salary of £15,704, along with benefits. Ideal for candidates who have a strong desire for personal growth and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers in a courteous manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct compliance checks on incoming stock.
• Perform daily checks on mechanical equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Planning and organizing

Prioritization

Education

Level 1 English and Maths qualifications

Job description

As a Warehouse Person, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our 'in stock' business model in one of our local depots. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Qualities we look for

• 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.

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. 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.

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

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