Summary
Responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods. Operating equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring timely order processing to support overall supply chain efficiency.
What you will do at work
Role Summary:
- Vital link in the supply chain, ensuring seamless flow of goods from delivery to dispatch
- Unload, inspect, and log inbound shipments
- Safely transport, store, and organise stock using specialised equipment
- Pick, pack, and check outgoing orders against delivery notes
- Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain stock accuracy
- Maintain a secure, clean, and compliant warehouse environment
Training
The apprentice will have a blend of online and onsite meetings with their assessor every 4-6 weeks until completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Good time management
- Efficiency
- Good attention to detail
- A good team player
- Good communication skills
- Must be physically fit
Qualifications
- GCSE English (A* – C / 9 – 4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (A* – C / 9 – 4) – essential
About this employer
Nationwide Supplies is an independent, family run builders and plumbers merchant based in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. We aim to supply a full range of materials and products at the most competitive prices possible in order to become a complete one stop shop for all your building and plumbing needs.
We stock a large range of diverse products for all jobs including underground drainage, soil and vent, waste pipe and fittings, copper plumbing, bricks, sand & aggregate, blocks, insulation, loft rolls, radiators, towel rails, bathroom suites, timber, wooden sheet material, PSE finish timber concrete & steel lintels and patio and driveway paving. We also keep a well stocked trade counter which includes ancillary items such as screws, nails, jiffy hangers, builders metal work, hand tools, paint brushes, paint and much much more!
- Using our own fleet of vehicles we aim to offer a fast and efficient delivery service to local area including Buntingford, Royston, Ware, Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Standon, Letchworth, Stevenage, Baldock and many more. We also use an extensive network of couriers to ship goods from Aberdeen to Southampton and everywhere inbetween!
After this apprenticeship
The apprenticeship could lead to a full-time permanent role if the candidate completes a successful apprenticeship programme.
Things to consider
- Applicants will need to have their own transport as the site is 2 miles outside of Buntingford
- Whilst protective clothing will be provided, time will be worked outdoors in all weathers
- Candidates must be aged 18 or above due to the working hours