Apprentice Warehouse Person. Job in Glasgow Education & Training Jobs

At Howdens we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating longterm career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023.

The Opportunity: Apprentice Warehouse Person

As an integral part of our workforce we are seeking talented individuals to join our awardwinning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive onthejob training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a SQCF Level 6 Warehousing & Storage Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 13 months.

Responsibilities:

As a Warehouse Person you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our in stock business model in one of our local depots. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with customers in a courteous professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Ensuring effective stock maintenance adhering to strict health and safety regulations and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintaining general housekeeping duties including stock rotation cleanliness and tidiness in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conducting security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Performing daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment promptly reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.

Requirements:

We are looking for people with the following qualities who want to learn new skills in a warehouse environment:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective planning and organising abilities.
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• The right to work in the UK and related evidence

Please note if you have considerable experience in a similar role you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full time role please visit to see our nonapprenticeship opportunities.

The Apprenticeship:

• SQCF Level 6 Warehousing & Storage Apprenticeship
• Training provided by our inhouse Learning & Development Team
• Support from external training providers.
• A 13month program

Rewards and Benefits:

We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. In return for your commitment you will receive:

• A competitive 15704 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs premier trade kitchen supplier offering a vast range of products in kitchens joinery and hardware. With over 800 depots across the UK and Europe we have earned the trust of more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. Our ambitious growth agenda and entrepreneurial ethos make us an exciting place to build a career. Our dedication to our people has earned us recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.