Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Provide help around the stores on a daily basis, in Decontamination, Refurbishment and the Storage Warehouse, as designated. The postholder will acquire a broad knowledge of all aspects of a busy Community Equipment store. Main store, work with a storeman to process goods inward, adding identifier labels and storing stock as appropriate. Assist in picking stock for issue and assist with loading vans for dispatch. Refurb area, take refurbished items to the appropriate spot within the store area, you will also print out and attach user instructions as and when required. Decontamination area, fully clean and decontaminate returned items ready for inspection by the refurb team, the work both includes steam cleaning and manual cleaning. Assist in offloading collection vans and recording items collected. You will be required to learn how to safely use, a motorised pallet stacker, to place stock in an upper storage area. Work in a manner that both ensures the safety of the post holder and others. As a team member, you will co-operate and assist in tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service at all times. Participate in supervision from the line manager in any professional development activity or training as required. To ensure service user data information is lawfully gathered, accurate and up to date and only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

Training:
Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification Training will be delivered at the workplace Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required

Training Outcome:
The apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and redeployment support during the last 2 months of their apprenticeship contract Job-seeking support is also included

Employer Description:
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness