Warehouse Partner Apprentice

jlp; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis & Partners is recruiting an Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative at Magna Park Distribution Centre, Milton Keynes. The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) on a two-shift pattern (6:00–14:00 or 14:00–22:00) with DBS/vetting considerations and learning through on-the-job training and mentoring.

The base pay is £13.05 per hour with additional Evening (£2.75) and Night (£3.75) premiums. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and includes study leave and structured development.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1.
• Desirable: GCSE Grade 4+ in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your department's operational success during apprenticeship.
• Engage in democratic processes and maintain your Personal Training Plan.
• Follow SOPs to meet SLAs and KPIs.
• Use IT systems and Materials Handling Equipment.
• Create a safe working environment with health and safety standards.
• Participate in training workshops and share feedback.

Skills

GCSE 3/Functional Skills 1

Education

GCSE 3 or Functional Skills Level 1

GCSE 4+ English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering our core objective, having the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is a physically demanding role that requires flexibility to work across different operational departments .

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £2.75 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

At a glance

Salary: £13.05 per hour plus relevant premiums which will be discussed at interview

Contract type: This is a 12-month Apprenticeship.

Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per a week on a shift pattern of: 6:00 to 14:00 or 14:00 to 22:00 this will be discussed at the interview.

Working 5 out of 7 days per week (includes weekend working).

Location: The apprenticeship will be based in Magna Park National Distribution Centre, Milton Keynes.

Learning format: mix of on-the-job training, online study classes and mentoring. Study leave will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• You will take ownership of your department's operational success while simultaneously building your career through a structured apprenticeship programme.
• You will be measured on your active engagement in our democratic processes, maintaining an up-to-date Personal Training Plan, hitting your individual Objectives and Key Results, and becoming multi-skilled across agreed departments on site
• Correctly and accurately handle and store stock to maximise availability and reduce damage wastage.
• Accurately and consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures to meet Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Effectively use relevant IT systems and Materials Handling Equipment
• Create a safe working environment by applying strict health and safety management standards and maintaining high housekeeping rules.
• Actively participate in our democratic co-ownership principles, sharing your knowledge, ideas, and honest feedback to improve the Partnership.
• Engage regularly with your Section Manager on key knowledge modules and attend designated workshops to complete your training.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• GCSE Grade 3 or functional skills Level 1 (these can be projected)

Desirable skills/experience you'll need

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, OR a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification (these can be projected).

Closing Date:

September 6, 2026

Pay:

£13.05 Hourly

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

Full Time, 37.5 Hours

Job Level:

Partnership Level 10

Where You'll Be Working:

Magna Park Distribution Centre (John Lewis & Partners), Fen Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8EW

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.