L2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Farmfoods; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food business in Solihull is looking for a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice. This role involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, accurately picking stock, and completing necessary coursework for qualification. You'll enjoy benefits like 30 days of annual leave and a 15% staff discount. This apprenticeship offers an excellent pathway to further your career in warehouse operations.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Paid time for coursework

Staff discount of 15%

Free canteen facilities

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over for Health and Safety reasons.
• Able to achieve productivity targets.
• Commitment to complete coursework and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick stock onto pallets.
• Handle stock carefully checking dates and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

No formal qualification required

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice for our busy distribution centre in Monkspath, Solihull, B90 4NY. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week (including at least one weekend day).

What does the apprenticeship involve?

• Working in a fast-paced warehouse and learning how to be a great warehouse operative.
• Regular pre-arranged visits (every 4 to 6 weeks) from an assessor from our apprenticeship provider.
• Regular completion of apprenticeship coursework.
• Completion of functional skills in English and Maths (only if required).
• Completion of an assessment at the end of your 12 months of training.

Pay and working hours

• Days: 6am - 2pm.
• Afternoons / Lates: 12pm - 8pm | 2pm - 10pm.
• Nights: 8pm - 4am | 10pm - 6am.

Hourly pay

• £13.17 (£10.48 if you are under 21) for DAY shifts.
• £14.28 (£11.88 if you are under 21) for AFTERNOON/LATES/NIGHT shifts.
• This is a full-time position with the opportunity of overtime.

Benefits

• A Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice standard qualification.
• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
• 30 days annual leave.
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• Free canteen facilities.
• Great training and support.
• Opportunities for career progression, including the chance to progress onto a Level 3 Warehouse Operations Supervisor apprenticeship once you have successfully completed your Level 2.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

As one of our warehouse apprentices you will:

• Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets.
• Handle stock with care, checking dates, codes and quality.
• Work within all health & safety requirements of the site.
• Use warehouse equipment and manual handling techniques responsibly.
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and organised as part of daily and weekly routines.
• Work with the rest of your team to meet targets and deadlines.

You will need:

• To be aged 18 or over to be eligible for this role (due to Health and Safety reasons).
• To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets.
• A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• To enjoy being busy—there is always something to do, from unloading lorries to preparing orders and completing stock checks.
• To be reliable, as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues depend on you to do your best on each shift.
• A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are on holiday, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rotas are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration.
• Commitment to complete all work set by our apprenticeship provider on time and to the best of your ability.

More than just a job

There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have excellent training programmes and always look to promote to supervisory and management positions from within. Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our entry level positions, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you. Completing this Level 2 apprenticeship can also be the first step towards preparing you for future leadership roles within our warehouse operations.

A bit about us

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops and warehouses with the friendliest team in the industry. We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family‑oriented goods and back that up with an 'old fashioned', genuine and friendly service. Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.