Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Department: Stores Operations
Reports To: Stores Lead Hand

Key Responsibilities
Inbound (Goods-In)

Receive, unload, and check deliveries against documentation, report discrepancies and damages Book stock into the warehouse management system (WMS) and apply correct labelling Put-away goods to designated locations

Inventory Control

Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stock checks, and location audits Segregate, quarantine, and manage non-conforming goods; support root-cause investigations Follow FIFO/FEFO and batch/lot and serial control where applicable

Picking, Packing & Dispatch

Pick orders accurately to productivity and accuracy targets Pack to specification, applying correct protective packaging and documentation
Stage, load, and dispatch orders to carriers with correct labelling and manifests Meet cut-off times and carrier SLAs; support late-running priorities

Equipment & Systems

Safely operate pallet trucks, reach trucks, counterbalance FLTs, (subject to licence) Conduct pre-use equipment checks; escalate faults

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Follow all SOPs, risk assessments (RAs), and method statements (RAMS) Maintain clean, organised work areas (5S) and safe walkways Adhere to UK H&S standards (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling, PUWER/LOLER), COSHH (where applicable), and GDPR for handling personal data on labels/paperwork Use required PPE; report hazards, near-misses, and incidents promptly

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

Contribute ideas to improve processes, space utilisation, and cost/service metrics Provide excellent internal/external customer service and problem resolution

Training Outcome:
Progression plan 

Employer Description:

World-renowned designers and manufacturers of industrial fans, and associated air movement solutions.

Working Hours :
Monday– Thursday 07:00- 15:45 Friday 07:00- 12:00 Paid Morning Break- Unpaid Lunch Break

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Punctual,Good work ethic,Polite,Conscientious