Material Handler Apprentice

Summary

As a Material Handler Apprentice, you will build practical, hands-on experience across all aspects of warehouse operations, from receiving and checking deliveries to storing stock, picking and packing orders, preparing goods for dispatch, maintaining accurate records, and keeping the workspace clean and organised.

Wage

£16,661.84 a year

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

37hours per week, 06:30-16:00 Monday to Thursday However, (hours reduced to 32hours per week, 07:00 and 15:30 Monday to Thursday if candidate is under 18 years of age).

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• You will be working towards the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 standard.
• To engage in formal training and education over a defined period and return to the workforce to shadow and learn from mentors and colleagues.
• Complete exams and assignments and ensure all assignment work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• All actions to meet the correct standard of quality in line with BS EN ISO 9001 and to ensure the environmental standard ISO14001 have been achieved.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Attend learning sessions to complete the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 standard.
• Prepare for and complete the End Point Assessment
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Accurately complete job records, training logs, and documentation.
• Commitment to uphold the company values whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Health & safety compliance.

Where you'll work

Heathcote Way
Heathcote Industrial Estate
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 6TE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

What you'll learn

• Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
• Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
• Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
• Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
• Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
• Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
• Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
• Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
• Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
• support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
• Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Conducts handover activities.
• Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
• Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
• Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
• Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
• Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
• Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
• Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
• Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
• Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
• support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
• Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Conducts handover activities.

Training schedule

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2
• End Point Assessment
• Work-Based Training
• Monthly Tutor/Assessor Sessions, some online and some face-to-face in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Any other (grade 9-3 (A*-D))
• English (grade 9-3 (A*-D))
• Mathematics (grade 9-3 (A*-D))
• Science (grade 9-3 (A*-D))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Physical fitness
• Record keeping ability
• Time-Keeping & Punctuality
• Commitment to succeed
• Problem-solving abilities
• Occasional heavy lifting

Other requirements

• Knowledge of Dennis Eagle and what we do is essential
• Interested in working in an engineering / retail environment
• Work experience in a similar company or industry is preferred
• Minimum of four GCSEs at grade D/3 or equivalent, including mathematics, English, and science, is essential to be considered for this position
• Evidence of working in a team environment is desirable
• Ability to communicate with others effectively is essential
• Capable of documenting information and recording activities/plans is essential
• A logical approach to problem-solving is essential
• Good timekeeper who understands the commitment necessary to succeed is essential
• An enthusiasm to learn new skills is essential
• Occasional heavy lifting is required and essential
• Ability to fulfil hours of training and work is essential
• Familiarity with computer basics operations (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word) is essential