Apprentice Warehouse Person - Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Join Howdens and Launch Your Career as an Apprentice Warehouse Person

At Howdens, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading apprenticeship employers. With a long standing commitment to developing talent, we've been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices don't just do a job - they build lasting careers.

Apprentice Warehouse Person

As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on the job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. The programme typically spans 12 to 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
• Ensure effective stock maintenance, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Maintain general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness, and tidiness, in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conduct security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Perform daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, promptly 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.
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• 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 non apprenticeship opportunities.

The Apprenticeship

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship.
• Training provided by our in house Learning & Development Team.
• Support from external training providers.
• A 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 in achieving this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test for the end point assessment and apprenticeship completion.

Rewards and Benefits

• A competitive £16,686 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, we're a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships.

At Howdens, we're committed to being worthwhile for all concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email with the job title and location, and we'll be happy to help.