Warehouse Apprentice

LWC DRINKS LIMITED; Middleton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

LWC Drinks, the UK's largest drinks distributor, offers a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse apprenticeship. You will join a team ensuring smooth warehouse operation, performing duties such as picking and checking orders, loading/unloading vehicles, and upholding health and safety standards.

The apprenticeship runs for about one year with training provided by STAFF SELECT LTD, and there are multiple positions available. Working week details include shifts and start times as outlined by the employer.

Qualifications

• General requirements: good communication, numeracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick and check orders.
• Work efficiently as part of a team.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Meet targets and job standards set by Warehouse Manager.
• Communicate between management and depot staff.
• Handle regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate numeracy and attention to detail when picking and checking products.
• Deal with customer contact effectively and courteously.
• Load and unload company vehicles and assist with depot deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE English 3

GCSE Maths 3

Job description

Introduction

An incredible opportunity has become available to join the UK's largest drinks distributor, LWC Drinks. While completing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse apprenticeship, you will work as part of a team ensuring the smooth efficient running of the warehouse.

About the Employer

Established in 1979, LWC has grown from a small start up to the “fastest growing privately owned drinks company in the UK.” We consider our success the product of our philosophy: not to sell brands on behalf of brand owners, but to buy on behalf of our customers, providing the best service available in the industry throughout every facet of our business, and making a real difference to yours. After over 40 years of experience, we have developed the expertise to provide the best service in the industry.

What You'll Do

• To pick and check orders
• To work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
• To keep the work area clean and tidy
• To maintain high levels of health and safety standards
• To achieve the targets and job standards set out by the Warehouse Manager
• To be communicative between management and the rest of the depot staff
• Duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting
• Good standard of numeracy as well as attention to detail when picking and checking products
• To deal with all customer contact effectively and courteously, in line with LWC Drinks' policies and procedures
• To load and unload company vehicles as well as assist with depot deliveries

Training Outcome

Possible employment with the company, to continue to grow and develop.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 3
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 3

Course Information

Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed - Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday (this would be a set shift and not change). Hours 6am - 2pm30-minutes lunch.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 4

Training Provider: STAFF SELECT LTD