Stock Control & Distribution Apprentice

Intec Business Colleges; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support daily logistics at Sapphire House, Biggin Hill. You will receive, check, and store equipment and materials, ensuring accuracy and traceability in our inventory systems.

The role includes picking, packing, dispatch for domestic and international shipments aligned to the Formula 1 calendar, plus stock counts, health and safety, and forklift readiness to meet peak operations.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths desirable.
• Forklift training or willingness to be trained.
• Proactive, reliable and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders and record in inventory systems.
• Store goods safely with traceability and accessibility.
• Pick, pack, and prepare shipments for domestic and international dispatch, aligned with race calendar.

Skills

Work under pressure

Good communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Forklift readiness

Stock rotation

Heavy lifting

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 2 GCSE equivalence

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Summary

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

• This role supports the day-to-day operations of the logistics team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that equipment and race materials are received, stored, and delivered accurately and on time.

Summary

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

• This role supports the day-to-day operations of the logistics team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that equipment and race materials are received, stored, and delivered accurately and on time.

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.

37.5 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

15 Months

Positions available

1

What you’ll do at work

• The Warehouse Operative is responsible for receiving and checking incoming deliveries, ensuring they match purchase orders and are recorded correctly in inventory systems.
• Goods must be stored safely and efficiently, maintaining traceability and accessibility.
• The role also involves picking and packing items for internal use and preparing shipments for domestic and international dispatch, often working to tight deadlines aligned with the Formula 1 race calendar.
• A key aspect of the role is supporting race logistics. This includes preparing freight containers, carefully packing high-value and sensitive equipment, and assisting with shipping documentation where required.
• Inventory control is another core responsibility. The postholder will conduct regular stock checks and cycle counts, maintain accurate system records, and support stock rotation to minimise waste or obsolescence.
• A high level of attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy and accountability, particularly given the value and technical complexity of Formula 1 components.
• The role requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, ensuring compliant handling of materials and maintaining a clean, organised working environment. The individual will also need to be willing and able to be forklift trained.

Where you’ll work

Sapphire House, Churchill Way, Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3BN

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable

Skills

• Work well under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork skills are essential
• Good IT Skills
• Understand w/house operations
• Previous experience beneficial
• Strong organisational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work to deadlines
• Work in fast-paced environment
• Good organisational skills
• Lift & move materials safely

Other Requirements

• Flexibility is required, particularly around peak operational periods driven by the race calendar. A proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach is essential for success in this role. Willingness to travel or support off-site logistics when required.
• Candidates must be aged 18 or above due to using a forklift