Apprentice Warehouse Person
Join Howdens and launch your career in warehouse operations as part of our award‑winning apprenticeship scheme. You will receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training and support while pursuing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship over a 12‑to 15‑month programme.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Maintain effective stock, adhere to health and safety regulations, and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Carry out general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness and tidiness, in compliance with H&S guidelines.
- Conduct security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, focusing on accuracy.
- Perform daily checks on forklift and other mechanical equipment, reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Strong communication skills.
- Effective planning and organising abilities.
- Capacity to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
- Strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
- Right to work in the UK and related evidence.
The Apprenticeship
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeship.
- Training provided by our in‑house Learning & Development Team with support from external training providers.
- 15‑month programme, including a minimum 12‑month learning period and end‑point assessment.
- Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths qualifications will be supported to achieve this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test.
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive £16,686 salary.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Matched contribution pension scheme.
- Team incentives and outings.
- Staff discount on Howdens products.
