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About the role
Job Summary
Sulzer is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Goods Inwards & Warehouse Apprentice to join our dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn the essential operations of a busy warehouse, focusing on the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, while gaining valuable hands-on experience and working towards a recognized qualification.
Job Responsibilities
* Receiving incoming deliveries — checking paperwork, inspecting goods for damage, and ensuring items match purchase orders.
* Carrying out quality and quantity checks before items are accepted into stock.
* Booking materials into the system using warehouse software and maintaining accurate records.
* Safely handling, moving, and storing parts and components using the correct tools, equipment, and methods.
* Organising stock locations to keep the warehouse tidy, efficient, and compliant with safety standards.
* Supporting stock control activities such as cycle counts, stocktakes, and investigations into missing or incorrect items.
* Preparing materials for internal departments to ensure production and service teams receive what they need on time.
* Working closely with warehouse, logistics, and engineering teams to understand how materials flow through the business.
* Following health & safety procedures and learning best practices in manual handling, equipment use, and safe storage.
* Contributing to continuous improvement, suggesting better ways to organise stock, reduce waste, or speed up workflow.
Job Qualifications
* 3 predicted or achieved GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English.
* A strong desire to learn and develop a career in warehousing and logistics.
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills, with a good attention to detail.
* Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively within a team.
* A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to undertake physical tasks.
* Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
* Basic computer skills are advantageous.
* A commitment to completing the apprenticeship program and associated training.
* Must be legally eligible to work as an apprentice.
What we offer you
* Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
* Mentoring and support from expert technicians
* Training and development programme
* Work with new technologies and exciting applications
* Sponsored educational opportunities and pathways to higher education
* Opportunity to complete part of your apprenticeship at another site in the UK
* Opportunity to work abroad with customers all over the world
* Potential for a permanent role with Sulzer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
* Continuous progression within the company
* Apprentice community of over 80 apprentices across the UK
* 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
* Pension plan
What will your time as an apprentice look like?
This apprenticeship will be delivered on a day‑release basis, with one dedicated day each week spent at college/training provider
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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