Warehouse Apprentice

Introduction

Avocet Hardware is looking for candidates who are motivated to achieve. Candidates who can (with training and time) excel. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established business. The company has continually invested in the latest technologies for its impressive 89 sq./ft distribution centre.

About the Employer

For decades, Avocet have been supplying the trade and public alike with the highest quality door and window hardware. As the years have rolled by, Avocet have diversified their product range into also delivering the renowned ABS Anti Snap cylinder range encompassing 3* and 1* security and unrivalled quality. In 2020, Avocet acquired a third generation agricultural and gardening tool business, thus expanding the products available to our customers even more. We’re fiercely proud of the Avocet name and with brands such as ABS, Affinity, Pioneer to name a few, at our disposal, our customers be that trade, large home improvement brands or public, can be assured of the very best quality backed by the very best service. And now because of our continued growth and expansion we are offering various apprenticeship opportunities within our successful team.

What You'll Do

You will gain a broad range of skills and competencies - using IT applications and other relevant technology and systems, including warehousing management, data capture, radio and barcoding systems to ensure the safe and efficient processing of goods - you will become an integral part of the team supporting the heart of this business.

The main tasks:

• Using warehouse systems and processes relating to packaging, moving and receiving stock (e.g. Load Container Lists) within a warehouse environment to facilitate the safe handling of goods and an effective and efficient service to internal/external customers
• Timely picking, packing and despatching of customer orders
• Maintaining accurate stock through cycle counting
• To ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks undertaken
• To support the good running and control of the business, as part of the operations team
• To operate any equipment, powered equipment and machinery where appropriate; training provided to use the equipment
• Using the latest technology
• Communicating with customers (external and internal)

Training Outcome

• This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company which invests in the development of its employees
• In the short term, more computer and FLT training may be available to the right candidate
• In the longer term, there is potential for progression and promotion within the company

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Good time keeping
• Strong work ethic
• Flexible
• Punctual

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English and Maths - 3+ or above

Course Information

Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 4.30 pm (15-mins am break, 15-mins pm break & 30-mins lunch break)

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE