Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship - Maidstone (ME16)

What is a warehousing apprentice?

As a warehousing apprentice you will work with products and stock that are entering or leaving a company's stockroom/warehouse. The products you might be working with can differ greatly depending on the company that you are working for.

What is the work like?

Working within a warehouse is a physical role and team work will be vital to the efficient running of the department. You will need to have a good level of fitness as heavy lifting may be involved, you will also need to be able to work quickly and efficiently and will be expected to complete paperwork and stock check on a regular basis.

Responsibilities may vary depending on the employer but duties usually include:
• Taking delivery of stock
• Sending and distributing orders to clients
• Maintaining stock control for faults and damage
• Moving products within the warehouse, possibly using specialist equipment to do so.
• Picking and packing orders
• Loading items for distribution and dispatch
• Keeping stock records
• Keeping an organised work area
• Maintaining paperwork and delivery documents

How will I learn on a warehousing apprenticeship?

This course usually takes two years to gain an NVQ/VCQ Level 2. To do this you won't need to go to a further education (FE) college or training centre. Your time will be spent in a place of employment where you will get to learn practical skills from seeing the real working environment. You will shadow qualified technicians so that you are able to learn first-hand how to repair faults and damage. You will also get the opportunity to assist in the repair work. Once you pass your assessments and progress through your course you will be able to start completing tasks on your own. To ensure you are competent in completing tasks on your own a Remit assessor will visit you periodically at the work place to complete assessment testing with you.

What skills are required for me to gain this apprenticeship?

To become a warehouse operative you will need to demonstrate:
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as on your own work load
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to work quickly and efficiently

Salary:

During your apprenticeship, the employer you are working for will pay you a salary. This will be a minimum of £2.73 an hour. Some employers pay more than this and some offer other benefits and incentives.