Warehouse Operative Apprentice

ALGEOS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the medical materials sector is seeking apprentices to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while developing essential skills in a fast-paced environment. As an apprentice, you'll engage in various tasks including order picking, stock management, and ensuring accuracy in delivery notes. With a focus on personal development, successful candidates will earn a Level 2 certificate in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative. If you're eager to learn and grow within a supportive team, this role could be your stepping stone to a permanent position with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Functional Skills in maths and English required unless GCSEs grade 4 or above are held.
• Level 2 certificate in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative will be gained.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Receive goods, check for damage, and record deliveries.
• Ensure daily customer orders are completed and dispatched.

Skills

Stock Management

Order Picking

Delivery Note Accuracy

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Communication Skills

Education

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Level 2 Certificate in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Tools

SAP Database

Job description

Algeos is proud to be one of the UK's most diverse manufacturers and distributors of medical materials, technology, and consumables to the podiatry, physiotherapy, footwear, and orthopaedic markets. As a dynamic and innovative orthotic therapy company, we work in collaboration with clinicians and experts in the field to provide a range of cutting-edge products that improve patients’ lives and help our clinician customers serve their patients to a very high, world-leading standard.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress to a permanent role within the company with scope to advance.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and gain hands-on experience while developing new skills alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Pick and pack orders in a fast-moving department accurately.
• Report any stock discrepancies to the department's team leader for further investigation.
• Accurately input and print off delivery shipping labels.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn when necessary, including high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear, and ear defenders.
• Accurately complete delivery notes and report any discrepancies to the team leader.
• Ensure daily customer orders have been completed and dispatched as specified to customer delivery requirements.
• Discuss company KPI targets and communicate with the team leader.
• Coordinate with the dispatch team leader regarding balances on NHS supply customer orders.
• In the goods-in department, receive goods from suppliers and record on the delivery spreadsheet and SAP database.
• Check products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages upon delivery.
• Verify missing items against suppliers' delivery notes and our purchase order.
• Highlight any discrepancies on the delivery note versus our purchase order.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as required.

The successful candidate will gain a Level 2 certificate in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative.

Functional Skills in maths and English are required (not applicable if the candidate already holds GCSEs grade 4 or above or equivalent). Evidence will be required.

The training will take place on-site and in online classroom sessions with your TRS trainer each month.

40 hours per week, with occasional weekend working to ensure deadlines are met. Exact working days and hours will be confirmed.