Apprentice Warehouse Operative

About this opportunity

As an Apprentice Warehouse Operative, you will gain experience in warehouse operations while working towards a nationally recognized qualification. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in logistics and supply chain management.

Core responsibilities

Receiving & Storing Materials
• Unload deliveries of raw ingredients and packaging
• Check quality and quantity against purchase orders
• Organize stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) to reduce waste

Grading & Packing raw materials
• Cutting of products to meet company standard
• Packaging of products to meet company standard

Machine operating
• Perform basic checks, maintain hygiene and report issues with machine
• Operation of machine control panel i.e. correct product, batch, best before date
• Load raw products into machine
• Box pick pre packed stock

Picking & Packing Orders
• Accurately pick products for customer or retail orders
• Pack items securely, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards

Inventory Management
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages
• Use digital systems or scanners for real-time inventory updates

Maintaining Clean & Safe Workspace
• Follow health and safety protocols
• Keep work areas organized to support Lean principles (5S: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE A*-C-9-4 in English and Maths

Personal Qualities

• Must be physically fit and healthy due to the manual nature of this role
• A presentable person with a willingness to learn new skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Dependable, good time keeping
• Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
• Demonstrate effective team working skills

Skills

• Good communicator
• Able to follow concise instructions
• Ability to work to a consistently high standard
• High level of concentration and attention to detail
• Good practical skills, sheet metal experience an advantage
• Keen to learn
• Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Supportive of others
• Interest in manufacturing processes, hands on shop floor working environment
• Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner