Annual wage £15,000.00 Paid holiday entitlement Generous Pension Scheme Team incentives and outings Staff discount on Howdens products Working week Between 8.00am - 5.00pm / 7.30am - 4.30pm. Days to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 14 May 2024 Date posted 17 Nov 2023 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000212969 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day We have 2 opportunities to join our Leicester depot as an Apprentice Warehouse Person. 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. The Role At Howdens we operate an ‘in stock’ business through all our depots. Our Warehouse Person is responsible for effective stock maintenance, compliance with strict health and safety regulations and high standards of customer service. Deal with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable way 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 The training you will be getting Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 apprenticeship standard End Point Assessment Functional Skills Training (if necessary) What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship At Howdens, there are great opportunities to progress into one of many key depot roles including sales and management Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Initiative, Planning Skills, Prioritise Own Workload Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A-C)) Desired GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-4 (A-C)) Desired Other Personal and professional development (Grade Desire) Essential Things to consider Summary 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. They are required to safely use a range of equipment, machinery and vehicles, as relevant to their role and setting. This could include mechanical racking systems, materials handling equipment (MHE) or fork lift 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 in using industry-recognised systems and associated services (eg Traffic/Warehouse Management Systems) and will be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Why work for us? 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.