Warehouse Operator Apprentice

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity offers a Warehouse Operator apprenticeship aimed at developing skills in supply chain functions over 14 months. The role includes training in safety, equipment operation, and stock management, leading to a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification.

Benefits

High reaching starting salary with annual reviews

Pension 10% employer contribution

Staff product

Discounts through Essity rewards

Health and well-being support through Healthshield

Cycle to work scheme

Local community activities and initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment and machinery safely.
• Understand warehouse safety and environmental issues.
• Store goods and move stock through various methods.

Skills

Health and safety standards

Teamwork

Effective communication

Task completion under deadlines

Education

GCSEs at grades D / 3 or above in Maths and English

Tools

Warehouse management system

Counterbalance / reach trucks

Ride on pallet trucks

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career? Would you like to learn how to use the range of equipment and vehicles commonly used in a warehouse? If so, Essity’s Warehouse Operator apprenticeship will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to develop a long-lasting career.

Who we are

AtEssitywe manufacture and sell products that are used every day, we break taboos and challenge convention, all with the intention of breaking down barriers to health andwell-being globally.

In the UK we own and manufacture many leading brands, including Cushelle toilet tissue and Plenty kitchen roll. To support the manufacture of these essential products our supply chain teams work hard to ensure the teams have access to the right raw materials at the right time and that finished goods are ready for despatch.

What we can offer you

• High reaching starting salary with annual reviews

• Pension 10% employer contribution

• Staff product

• Essity rewards (online and in-store shopping discounts)

• Health and well being support through Healthshield

• Cycle to work scheme

• Local community activities and charitable initiatives

Most importantly we offer the opportunity for you to work for a global companyat a locallevel andgainfirst-hand experience of worldclass supply chain processes within the fast-moving consumer goods market.

About the role

JoinEssityas aWarehouse Operator Apprenticeand over 14 months you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all supply chain warehouse functions including unloading, picking, dispatch and stock control.Combined with this you will learn how to safely operate the machinery on site, interact with customers and understand how technology supports the operation of a warehouse.

We have 2 positions available one based Skelmersdale and the other based Ashton Under Lyne.

You will work Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm.

As part of the learning experience you will be required on occasion to switch to shift therefore you will need to be 18 years old by the start date. The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year.

What you will do

Through a combination of on the job learning and support from a tutor you will have the opportunity to learn and complete the following

• Understanding the importance of warehouse safety and environment issues

• Operating all warehouse equipment and machinery in a safe manner – counterbalance / reach trucks, ride on pallet trucks

• Completing daily machine safety checks

• Taking deliveries and completing quality checks of incoming goods

• Storing goods and moving stock in the warehouse through various methods

• Picking and packing orders

• Operating the warehouse management system

• Loading goods for dispatch

• Reworking products

• Undertaking daily stock counts

• Assisting with customer returns

• Cleaning / supporting the maintenance of high-level housekeeping standards

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship providing a strong platform todevelop a long-lasting career with Essity.

WhoYou Are

We would love to hear from you if youhave a minimum of

• GCSEs at grades D / 3 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English

You will also demonstrate

• The ability to effectively apply health and safety standards

• A willingness to work with others as part of a team

• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

• Be dedicated to completing tasks under tight deadlines

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

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Application End Date: 19 Jun 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity242978