Warehouse Apprentice

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business specialising in sustainable construction materials.

As a Warehouse Apprentice at R.A.F.S, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, working closely with experienced team members and playing a key role in supporting our day-to-day logistics.

You’ll interact daily with the Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Operations Manager developing practical skills that form the foundation of a long-term career in operations and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment, identifying and reporting hazards in line with company procedures Accurately receive, check, and book in goods, ensuring quantities and condition match delivery documentation; escalate discrepancies promptly Move, handle, and store stock safely and efficiently, using appropriate manual handling techniques, PPE, and Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) where required Carry out pre-use safety checks on all equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose Support the organisation of the warehouse to ensure efficient storage, access, and stock flow Assist with order picking, packing, and despatch, ensuring goods are accurate, undamaged, and meet customer requirements Work alongside delivery operatives to load and unload vehicles safely and securely Ensure all goods are handled in line with relevant safety and regulatory standards, reporting any concerns immediately Accurately update the warehouse management system, ensuring all stock movements are recorded in real time Take part in stock counts and inventory checks, highlighting discrepancies and supporting resolution Promote and apply R.A.F.S’s commitment to sustainability, including reducing waste and maximising reuse and recycling of materials and packaging Adhere to all company policies, with particular focus on Health & Safety, Equality, and confidentiality

What We’re Looking For:

A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Reliable, punctual, and motivated to build a career An interest in warehouse operations, logistics, or construction-related industries

Apprenticeship Requirements

As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development. You will be expected to:

Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development

Training:

The broad purpose of the occupation is to handle goods safely in and out of the storage facility.

This will involve the unloading of goods from lorries, trains, ships or planes, the identification and checking of the product and then putting it away in a storage location.

Operatives will pick products from storage locations to satisfy customer orders. Some products may require repackaging prior to assembly for despatch. All orders will be checked and loaded on to the relevant form of transport allocated for delivery.

Warehouse Operatives will typically work in large buildings and often have a shift working pattern in order to provide a twenty four hour operation. A driving licence is not an absolute necessity but may be preferable for access to Distribution Centres, located on out of town Industrial Estates where public transport may not be available for shift start and finish times.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with team Leaders and Warehouse Supervisors, Stock Control Administrators, Incoming Delivery Drivers, Outgoing Delivery Drivers, Customers making collections, Data Management Assistants, Sales and Marketing representatives, Planners and Project Managers, Buyers and Procurement Managers. A Warehouse Operative will be supervised by a Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Shift Manager.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the safe handling of goods and the accuracy of putting stock away in the correct locations and the accuracy of picking products in accordance with the orders received. This may include the packing of goods and ensuring product is not damaged. In a small operation they may be responsible for the whole process of incoming goods, storage and outgoing orders.

They may be required to operate different forms of mechanical handling equipment such as fork lift trucks, cranes, pallet trucks and reach trucks. They should operate all equipment in a safe manner and be aware of any specific regulations which may apply to the products handled.

A full-time supply chain warehouse operative apprentice typically spends 12 months on-programme (this means in training before the gateway). The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.

You will complete an End Point Assessment.

This EPA has 2 assessment methods.

Assessment method 1 - interview with portfolio of evidence:

Assessment method 2 - observation with questions:

The company will provide you with time off to study; you will be required to attend Kirklees College for classes one a month.

Training Outcome:

There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.

There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.

Employer Description:

We are a family business and you will be working with a hardworking and friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business specialising in sustainable construction materials. As a Warehouse Apprentice at R.A.F.S, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, working closely with experienced team members and playing a key role in supporting our day-to-day logistics.

You’ll interact daily with the Warehouse Supervisor, Delivery Drivers and Operations Manager developing practical skills that form the foundation of a long-term career in operations and supply chain.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am until 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Excellent Timekeeping,Excellent Attendance