Supply Chain Operative Apprentice

Kirklees College; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interest in warehousing and logistics

On-the-job training

Long-term career development

Job summary

Advanced Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is offering a Stores Apprentice role in the UK, focusing on warehouse operations, stock control and inventory management. You will learn on-the-job with our stores team and complete a college apprenticeship qualification.

Key training includes receiving and storing deliveries, picking materials for production, stock counting, and maintaining accurate records in our inventory system.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in warehousing, logistics or manufacturing.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship qualification.
• Ability to undertake a physically active role involving lifting, bending and standing throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and safely store incoming deliveries.
• Pick and issue materials to production teams.
• Replenish warehouse, lineside and electrical stock locations.
• Assist with inventory control and stock counting activities.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company’s inventory management system.
• Help identify and resolve stock shortages and material discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the stores department.
• Assist with waste management and general housekeeping.
• Learn safe manual handling techniques and warehouse best practices.
• Work with other departments to ensure materials are available when required.
• Learn how to safely operate warehouse equipment (including Fork Lift Trucks, where appropriate and subject to age, training and certification).
• Support deliveries and collections as required

Skills

Interest in warehousing/logistics/manu

Literacy and numeracy skills

Willingness to learn

Physically active role

Job description

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in warehouse operations, logistics and inventory management. Working alongside an experienced stores team, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification through college.

Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to:

• Receive, check and safely store incoming deliveries
• Pick and issue materials to production teams
• Replenish warehouse, lineside and electrical stock locations
• Assist with inventory control and stock counting activities
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company’s inventory management system
• Help identify and resolve stock shortages and material discrepancies
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment
• Support continuous improvement activities within the stores department
• Assist with waste management and general housekeeping
• Learn safe manual handling techniques and warehouse best practices
• Work with other departments to ensure materials are available when required
• Learn how to safely operate warehouse equipment (including Fork Lift Trucks, where appropriate and subject to age, training and certification)
• Support deliveries and collections as required

Company Benefits :

At AEV, you’ll become part of a close-knit team committed to building vehicles that make a real difference in people’s lives.

We invest in our people, encourage personal development, and provide opportunities to build a long-term career within our growing business.

• A genuine interest in warehousing, logistics or manufacturing
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship qualification
• Ability to undertake a physically active role involving lifting, bending and standing throughout the day

About the employer

ADVANCED EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Advanced Emergency Vehicles (AEV) designs, develops and manufactures innovative emergency service and frontline vehicles for customers across the UK. We are proud to support the NHS and emergency services by building high-quality, lifesaving vehicles. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Stores Apprentice to join our team and develop a career in warehouse and inventory management.