Summary
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative Apprentice to join our team. Duties include receiving deliveries, picking and packing orders, stock control, and maintaining a safe, organised warehouse. Full training will be provided, including health and safety, warehouse operations and the opportunity for forklift training.
What you will do at work
- Picking & packing orders
- Receiving & putting away deliveries using a fork lift
- Organising and maintaining the warehouse
- Assisting with stock control
- Loading vehicles for deliveries
- Assist with walk in customers
Training
We will provide structured on-the-job training covering goods receiving, stock control, order picking and packing, dispatch procedures, and warehouse health and safety. The apprentice will receive ongoing supervision, practical support and regular feedback from experienced staff. We will also arrange and fund forklift training to support their development.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
About this employer
First Stop Catering & Hygiene Supplies Ltd is an established, independent business supplying cleaning, hygiene and catering products to a wide range of customers, including care homes, hospitality businesses and commercial organisations.
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, reliability and building strong relationships with our customers. We are a friendly, supportive and hardworking team where everyone plays an important role in the success of the business.
Joining First Stop offers the opportunity to learn valuable skills, gain hands-on experience and develop a long-term career within a growing business, with opportunities to progress into different areas of the company.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we hope to offer the apprentice a permanent position within our business. There will be opportunities to develop their skills, take on additional responsibilities and progress into roles such as delivering to customers in the vans or learning more with regards to admin roles and even a sales led role when they have learnt the products and the dynamics of the business.
Things to consider
Can be some heavy lifting of chemicals.
Employee benefits
Free stock up to the value of £20 per month.