Warehousing Apprentice

Introduction

Join Olympus Welding Supplies as a Warehousing Apprentice and gain hands-on experience across all areas of the warehouse. You’ll learn how to receive, store and pick stock, prepare orders, maintain accurate records and support customers, while developing valuable skills for a career in warehousing and logistics.

About the Employer

Olympus Welding Supplies is a local, family-run business with over 25 years of experience supplying welding equipment, consumables and engineering products to businesses across the UK. Serving both small businesses and multinational organisations, Olympus has built a reputation for excellent customer service, competitive pricing and expert technical support. As an Apprentice, you'll join a friendly and experienced team where you'll gain valuable workplace skills and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the business.

What You'll Do

• Receive deliveries and check incoming stock against delivery notes
• Unload, move and safely store stock within the warehouse
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Pack goods securely and prepare orders for dispatch
• Load and unload vehicles safely when required
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock checks
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and organised
• Learn to use warehouse equipment and systems safely
• Assist with stock rotation and ensuring products are stored correctly
• Support the wider team with day-to-day warehouse duties
• Provide good customer service when dealing with customers and deliveries
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices

Training Outcome

• Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and further enhanced industry-based training
• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 1/D
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 1/D

Course Information

Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch).

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: TEC PARTNERSHIP