Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howdens-95ed4e89; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is offering a 14-month apprenticeship at the Queensferry Depot (Wales) with a Level 2 Warehousing and Storage qualification. The role includes managing stock, supporting goods in and out, and building customer relationships in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will be mentored by depot leadership, earn £16,686 plus incentives, and receive staff discounts, pension, and paid holidays. This is a strong path to a long-term career at Howdens.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop 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.

Skills

Attitude

Potential

People skills

Reliability

Organization

Long-term career

Education

Level 2 Warehousing and Storage

Job description

Build your future and launch your career with HowdensForget 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 ApprenticeshipLocation: Queensferry Depot (Wales)Salary: £16,686 plus team incentivesQualification: Level 2 – Warehousing and StorageDuration: 14 MonthsSupport to achieve Maths & English (if needed)A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot ManagerStaff discount, pension, and paid holidaysWhat you’ll be doingLearning and developing alongside experienced colleagues in a leading business to:Manage and organise stockSupport goods in and out of a busy warehouseMaintain high standards of safety and cleanlinessBuild relationships and support customersDeveloping confidence in a fast-paced depot environmentWho we’re looking forWe hire for attitude and potential - not experienceFriendly, confident with people, and keen to learn and get stuck inReliable and organisedLooking for a long-term career, not just a jobWhere this role can take youWarehouse PersonTrade Counter SalesBusiness DevelopmentKitchen DesignDepot ManagementReady to get started?Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.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.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.#LI-LH1 #REED #CVL #INDKSD INDKSD