Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join Hughes Mushrooms as a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience across goods-in, warehouse operations, production support, stock control and despatch, whilst working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Hughes Group is a family-run mushroom grower and packer based at its Howden site. The business operates 24/7, supplying fresh produce and value-added products, with new ranges continually being developed. The apprentice will gain experience working across multiple areas of the supply chain within a busy food production and distribution environment.

What You'll Do

The successful apprentice will support the supply chain operation across several departments, including:

Booking incoming stock onto the Rubicon ERP system
Printing and attaching traceability labels and pallet cards
Storing stock correctly using FIFO stock rotation principles
Scanning pallets into the correct warehouse locations
Supporting stock audits and stock accuracy checks
Preparing production orders and supporting packing operations
Scanning products against works orders
Managing stock variances and reporting discrepancies
Picking and preparing customer orders for despatch
Building and labelling pallets ready for shipment
Loading trailers safely and accurately
Carrying out stock counts and inventory checks
Ordering consumables and supporting pallet/crate management
Following food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
Using warehouse systems and ERP software to maintain accurate records

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business and progression into senior warehouse, logistics, team leader or supply chain positions.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 2
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2

Course Information

Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Variable working week. Overtime potentially available during peak periods. Working days and hours TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: HULL COLLEGE

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