Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howden Joinery Limited; Skelmersdale; 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 Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship at the Skelmersdale Depot. The 12-15 month programme includes maths and English support, a dedicated mentor and depot manager, and a starting salary of £16,686 plus team incentives.

You’ll learn to manage stock, support goods in and out of a busy warehouse, uphold safety standards, build relationships with customers, and develop confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Qualifications

• We hire for attitude and potential - not experience.
• Friendly and confident with people, keen to learn and get stuck in.
• Reliable and organised.
• Looking for a long-term career, not just a job.

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.

Skills

Stock management

People skills

Organised

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

About the Apprenticeship

Location: Skelmersdale Depot

Salary: £16,686 plus team incentives

Qualification: Level2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Duration: 12-15 Months

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

• 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

• We hire for attitude and potential - not experience
• 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 Apprenticeship

Eligibility

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to develop new skills and begin or progress their career in this area. As part of the apprenticeship funding rules, the programme must provide significant new learning. Therefore, applicants who already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a closely related subject, or who can already demonstrate the majority of the knowledge and skills covered by the apprenticeship, may not be eligible.

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 appreciate your understanding.

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. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. 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.