Warehouse Apprentice

Howdens; Castleford; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Howdens as a Warehouse Apprentice. This role includes stock management, customer service, and compliance with health and safety guidelines. As one of the UK's leading apprenticeship employers, Howdens provides a supportive environment for developing your career with training and resources.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Generous Pension Scheme

Team incentives and outings

Staff discount on Howdens products

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide customer service in a professional manner.
• Perform security checks on incoming and outgoing stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Planning and organising

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 1 English and Maths

Job description

Howdens Castleford, England, United Kingdom

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Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship – Apprentice Warehouse Person

At Howdens, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers. With a long-standing commitment to developing talent, we've been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices don’t just do a job - they build lasting careers.

The Role

At Howdens we operate an ‘in stock’ business through all our depots. Our Warehouse Person is responsible for effective stock maintenance, compliance with strict health and safety regulations and high standards of customer service.

• Deal with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable way.
• Maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse including stock rotation, cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Carry out security and compliance checks on all incoming stock and outgoing orders while adhering to stock management guidelines to ensure accuracy.
• Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment and report all defects to the Depot Manager.
  
  

The Person

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Good communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• A desire for continuous personal and professional development
  
  

The Apprenticeship

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship
• Training provided by in house Learning & Development Team
• Support from external training provider
• 15 Month programme including minimum 12 month learning period plus end point assessment
• Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment and completing the apprenticeship
  
  

In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:

• £15,708 salary
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Team incentives and outings
• Staff discount on Howdens products
  
  

Summary

Warehouse Operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments. Work activities include taking deliveries, checking for damaged/missing items, storing goods, moving stock by various methods, picking/packing orders, loading goods for dispatch, maintaining stock records and documentation, and cleaning. They are required to safely use a range of equipment, machinery and vehicles, as relevant to their role and setting. This could include mechanical racking systems, materials handling equipment (MHE) or fork lift trucks.

Warehouse Operatives communicate with a wide range of people and customers. They have a passion to meet customers’ expectations by providing a quality service that encourages repeat business. Individuals in this role are highly competent in using industry-recognised systems and associated services (eg Traffic/Warehouse Management Systems) and will be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, we’re a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships.

At Howdens, we’re committed to being worthwhile for all concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we’ll be happy to help.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Design Services

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