Warehouse / Stores Operative Apprentice
Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.
Assist with reviewing, analysing and recording costs of materials purchased, including cross hires and third party hiring.
Ensure reused fittings and materials are utilised as a priority without compromising quality.
Assist with the receipt/dispatch and accounting of all materials adhering to full compliance to the Company operating procedures in relation to ordering materials, issuing materials, booking out materials and overall stock accuracy.
Support in maintaining the stock area to an acceptable and organised standard, ensuring all material storage areas and walkways are clean, tidy and unobstructed, and stock checks are carried out as per the schedule set by SAP.
Assist in maintaining optimum stock levels as agreed by the Service Manager/Supervisor in conjunction with Materials Requisition Planning. Ensure that all materials required are ordered, tracked and available in a timely manner to meet our delivery requirements.
Define the requirements of an order/service request to ensure materials are supplied within any agreed timescales, from reading and understanding drawing specifications.
Learn how to ensure all plant, tools and equipment are fully compliant regarding PAT testing and Health and Safety protocols, they are maintained in order to maximise their use and prolonged life, issue and monitor use of power tools and equipment by operatives and sub-contractors.
Provide and maintain an adequate supply of PPE for the workforce, ensure allocation of PPE to operatives is justified and controlled.
Be thorough in the separation and segregation of waste to meet environmental requirements.
Ensure that all relevant safety equipment is correctly labelled and routine insurance inspections are organised and controlled.
Training:
During the 2 year programme you will gain valuable experience, working alongside your colleagues and getting experience by learning on the job to develop your skills. Your apprentice programme will be delivered through a blended learning approach supported by our learning provider. You will report to the Service Manager and have various channels of support including a mentor.
Training Outcome:
We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.
We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!
Employer Description:
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.
Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.
Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.
Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com
Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday - 07.45 - 16.30 (inclusive of lunch breaks) Friday - 07.45 - 15.30 (inclusive of lunch).
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative