Apprentice Warehouse Person

Howdens; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employer as an Apprentice Warehouse Person at Howdens in Southend-on-Sea. This role offers a structured 15-month apprenticeship with training, excellent support, and a focus on personal growth while playing a vital role in maintaining stock and excellent customer service.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Team incentives and outings

Staff discount on Howdens products

Qualifications

• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers courteously and professionally.
• Maintaining effective stock and complying with Health & Safety.
• Conducting security checks on stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organising

Effective workload management

Education

Level 1 English and Maths qualifications

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join Howdens and Launch Your Career as an Apprentice Warehouse Person

At Howdens, we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating long-term career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023.

The Opportunity: Apprentice Warehouse Person

Responsibilities:

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.

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.
• 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

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:

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

• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's premier trade kitchen supplier, offering a vast range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 800 depots across the UK and Europe, we have earned the trust of more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Our ambitious growth agenda and entrepreneurial ethos make us an exciting place to build a career. Our dedication to our people has earned us recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.