Summary
An exciting opportunity to join Hughes Group, a fresh produce supplier to UK supermarkets, at its site in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, between Howden and Market Weighton. Commutable from Goole, Selby, Pocklington and west Hull. Learn goods-in, stock control and despatch, gain a Level 2 qualification and paid weekly.
What you will do at work
The successful apprentice will support the supply chain operation across several departments, including:
- Goods in: book deliveries onto the stock system, label them and put them away in the right location
- Storage: scan pallets into warehouse locations and rotate stock so the oldest goes out first
- Production support: get materials ready for packing orders and scan products against each order
- Despatch: pick customer orders, build and label pallets, and load trailers safely
- Stock control: carry out stock counts, help with audits and report anything that doesn’t match
- Supplies: order consumables and keep track of pallets and crates
- Systems: keep records accurate using the Rubicon stock system
- Safety: follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
Training
The apprentice will work towards the:
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be delivered by Hull College through a combination of workplace learning, reviews, coaching and off-the-job training
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (2) – essential
- GCSE Maths (2) – essential
About this employer
Hughes Group is a family-run mushroom grower and packer based at its Howden site. The business operates 24/7, supplying fresh produce and value-added products, with new ranges continually being developed. The apprentice will gain experience working across multiple areas of the supply chain within a busy food production and distribution environment.
After this apprenticeship
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business and progression into senior warehouse, logistics, team leader or supply chain positions
Employee benefits
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities available
- Statutory pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (bank holidays worked and taken in lieu where applicable)