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

Requirements

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

The Growth Company: Education & Skills jobs

Apprentice Warehouse Operative