Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

As a Warehouse Operative Apprentice, you'll safely handle goods in and out of our storage facilities, assisting with unloading, inventory management, and product distribution. You will have the opportunity to work in various warehouse and storage environments across the Devonport Dockyard site, assisting both Babcock and Royal Navy customers.

Your responsibilities will include unloading products from lorries, checking their accuracy, and placing them in designated storage locations. You may also be required to operate mechanical handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and reach trucks.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain essential skills in stock and warehouse management, computer systems, and risk management. You’ll learn the importance of following processes and procedures and how to safely handle various materials, including engine parts and hazardous materials.

Safety is our top priority, and you will develop a strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and well-being. Additionally, you’ll enhance your customer service skills and learn effective communication.

Training:

You will train to achieve the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard. 

Your training will take place at Devonport Royal Dockyard with a representative from City College Plymouth visiting regularly to observe your work and undertake progress reviews. You may also need to attend the college occasionally for tutorial sessions or to complete Functional Skills in Maths and English if you do not already have GCSEs at grade 4.

After your first year, you’ll move to the End Point Assessment (EPA) phase for your final three months. During this time, you’ll complete a portfolio of evidence showcasing your work and skills.

Training Outcome:
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on the role of a Warehouse Operative where you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £30,000. 

 

As you progress, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and potentially advance to a Senior Warehouse Operative role.

 

We work closely with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide all members of our Logistics team with the chance to enhance their professional skills as they advance in their careers. With a wide range of training programmes, leadership development opportunities, and career progression paths, your potential is limitless. 

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative