Posted: 18 June
The role
Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career? Would you like to learn how to use the range of equipment and vehicles commonly used in a warehouse? If so, Essity’s Warehouse Operator apprenticeship will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to develop a long-lasting career. At Essity we manufacture and sell products that are used every day, we break taboos and challenge convention, all with the intention of breaking down barriers to health and well-being globally. In the UK we own and manufacture many leading brands, including Cushelle toilet tissue and Plenty kitchen roll. To support the manufacture of these essential products our supply chain teams work hard to ensure the teams have access to the right raw materials at the right time and that finished goods are ready for despatch. About the role Join Essity as a Warehouse Operator Apprentice and over 14 months you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all supply chain warehouse functions including unloading, picking, dispatch and stock control. Combined with this you will learn how to safely operate the machinery on site, interact with customers and understand how technology supports the operation of a warehouse. You will work Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm. As part of the learning experience you will be required on occasion to switch to shift therefore you will need to be 18 years old by the start date. The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year. What You Will Do Through a combination of on the job learning and support from a tutor you will have the opportunity to learn and complete the following Understanding the importance of warehouse safety and environment issues Operating all warehouse equipment and machinery in a safe manner – counterbalance / reach trucks, ride on pallet trucks Completing daily machine safety checks Taking deliveries and completing quality checks of incoming goods Storing goods and moving stock in the warehouse through various methods Picking and packing orders Operating the warehouse management system Loading goods for dispatch Reworking products Undertaking daily stock counts Assisting with customer returns Cleaning / supporting the maintenance of high-level housekeeping standards On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship providing a strong platform to develop a long-lasting career with Essity. Who You Are We would love to hear from you if you have a minimum of GCSEs at grades D / 3 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English You will also demonstrate The ability to effectively apply health and safety standards A willingness to work with others as part of a team The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people Be dedicated to completing tasks under tight deadlines What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where you are encouraged to challenge, innovate, and grow. Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being , provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organisation where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Essity-UK On-Site LI-KB2 Application End Date: 30 Jun 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity263311
