Warehouse Apprentice (Rugby) HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED

Howden Joinery Ltd

Warehouse Apprentice (Rugby) HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED

£15000

Howden Joinery Ltd, Overslade, Rugby

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9c1d99ae5ae54b77ae9f5b77c7c9d956

Full Job Description

  • Maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, including stock rotation, cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with health & safety guidelines

  • Carry out security and compliance checks on all incoming stock and outgoing orders while adhering to stock management guidelines to ensure accuracy

  • Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment and report all defects to the Depot Manager

  • Warehouse operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments


  • Work activities include:
  • Taking deliveries

  • Checking for damaged/missing items

  • Storing goods

  • Moving stock by various methods

  • Picking/packing orders

  • Loading goods for dispatch

  • Maintaining stock records and documentation, and cleaning


  • You will be required to safely use a range of equipment, machinery and vehicles, as relevant to your role and setting. This could include mechanical racking systems, materials handling equipment (MHE) or forklift trucks.

    Warehouse operatives communicate with a wide range of people and customers. They have a passion to meet customers' expectations by providing a quality service that encourages repeat business.

    Individuals in this role are highly competent at using industry-recognised systems and associated services (e.g. Traffic/Warehouse Management Systems) and will be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.,
  • Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment and completing the apprenticeship., Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

    Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 780 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence. At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022. We are proud of our substantial growth with over 780 depots nationwide and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience