Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Summary

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy manufacturing environment, working alongside experienced colleagues whilst developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 October 2026

Duration

2 years 6 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

Working alongside experienced colleagues, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience across all areas of warehousing and logistics. This will include receiving and checking deliveries, storing stock safely and accurately, picking and preparing customer orders, packing and dispatching finished goods, managing inventory and using warehouse systems.

As their knowledge develops, they will gain an understanding of production workflows and scheduling, learning how the warehouse plays a vital role in supporting both manufacturing and customer service. The apprentice will also develop strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and efficient working environment.

You will also learn the following:

• Capturing and recording data
• Equity, diversity and inclusion
• Environmental and health & safety
• Ways of working – planning and operations

Where you'll work

THORNES FARM WAY
OSMONDTHORPE
LEEDS
LS9 0AN

Training

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

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
• Use standard operating procedures.
• Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
• Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
• Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
• Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
• Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
• Apply team working principles.
• Escalate issues and tasks.
• Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
• Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
• Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
• Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
• Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Apply quality assurance procedures.
• Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
• Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
• Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
• Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
• Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
• Use standard operating procedures.
• Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
• Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
• Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
• Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
• Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
• Apply team working principles.
• Escalate issues and tasks.
• Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
• Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
• Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
• Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
• Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Apply quality assurance procedures.
• Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
• Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
• Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
• Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Training schedule

The apprenticeship will take place at Watershed Packaging, working a day shift alongside the other members of the production team.  You will work with experienced members of staff and have a tutor from BPIF Training who will deliver training through both face-to-face and online sessions.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll achieve a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification. You'll have developed a highly sought-after skill set and the foundations for a long-term career within the print and packaging industry.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic
• Reliable approach
• An interest in mftg & printing
• Enjoys practical hands on work