Apprentice Warehouse Person

1. As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward.
2. The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on-the-job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Warehouse & Storage Apprenticeship.
3. We offer paid holiday entitlement. a generous matched contribution Pension Scheme and many more.

At Howdens, we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating long-term career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023.

The Opportunity: Apprentice Warehouse Person

As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on-the-job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Warehouse & Storage Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 13 months.

Responsibilities:

As a Warehouse Person, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our 'in stock' business model in one of our local depots. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
• Ensuring effective stock maintenance, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintaining general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness, and tidiness, in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conducting security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Performing daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, promptly reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.

Requirements:

We are looking for people with the following qualities who want to learn new skills in a warehouse environment:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective planning and organising abilities.
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• The right to work in the UK and related evidence

The Apprenticeship:

• Warehouse & Storage Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship.
• Training provided by our in-house Learning & Development Team.
• Support from external training providers.
• A 13 month program
• WEST Assessment must be completed before sign-up

Rewards and Benefits:

We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. In return for your commitment, you will receive:

• A competitive £15,000 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products