Warehouse Apprentice
We are a global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas and we define our corporate concept as "to give first thought to patients and the people in the daily living domain and increase the benefits that health care provides to them as well as meet diverse healthcare needs worldwide".
Here at Eisai our people come from many different backgrounds and join us to work across a wide variety of roles, but we all have a common purpose of human health care (hhc) - putting patients first. Our people are what makes Eisai the company we are. By joining Eisai, in any function, you will be part of an organisation with teamwork, positive energy and resilience at the heart of everything we do.
Emerging Talent is a key focus for the team at Eisai, with many of our current workforce starting or building their career as an Apprentice, Intern or Graduate. You will join a tight-knit community and be provided with a Buddy, Line Manager and access to our Emerging Talent Team to ensure you are well supported. You will join a well thought out training programme that will support your soft skills, alongside building your technical skills in your role. You will be given real responsibilities from day one, which gives you the opportunity to learn from highly experienced team members and colleagues.
Why not look at what it’s like to be an Apprentice at Eisai:
Job Details
Have you ever wondered where medicines are stored before they are loaded onto Lorries that you see on the motorway? Warehousing is a vital part of the supply chain and if you would like to be a part of this exciting industry our role as an apprentice in our Warehouse Team could be the perfect role for you.
Role: Warehouse Apprentice
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: Starting from £21,048 and increasing annually based on performance
Working arrangement: A blend of Office and College days
Apprenticeship offered: Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Level 2
Length of programme: 24 months
Role Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced Operators picking and packing stock in our modern facility using forklift trucks and your IT skills to monitor lifesaving medicines for patients. Your work as a Warehouse Operator will also involve:
1. Packing and shipping of finished product to the customer.
2. Booking in and locating of materials into the warehouse management system.
3. Sampling of raw materials, API and bulk product.
4. Participating in continuous improvement opportunities that result in cost savings and more efficient and compliant ways of working.
5. Performing frequent stock checks on all Storage Types to maintain accurate stock information on SAP system.
Apprenticeship details
The Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship will be provided by the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade and will be a 15-month duration. You will have 1 study day a week and will be joining virtually. You will be expected to be on site at our offices 4 days a week.
The successful candidate will have/be:
6. Communication skills
7. Organisation skills
8. Problem solving skills
9. Health & Safety Conscious
10. Team Working
Recruitment Process
Step one: Apply.
The first thing to do is to apply to one of our well-sought-after programmes. You will upload a CV and fill in some personal details so we can be in touch. We will review your application and ensure that you are fully eligible for the programme you have applied for. Our application process opens on 2nd February and closes on the 1st March.
Step two: Video Interview.
If you are successful at the first stage, you will be invited to take part in a one-way video interview process. This allows you to showcase yourself at a time and pace that suits you. We will be transparent in the process about the questions you will answer to allow you time to put your best foot forward. All video interviews will be scored by 16th March.
Step three: Face to face interview.
It’s as important to us as it is to you to make sure we find the correct fit, so any successful applicant will be invited to our Hatfield Headquarters for a two-hour interview. We want you to see the site you will be working in, so we will offer you a tour alongside a face-to-face interview, presentation and individual task. This sounds very daunting, but the Emerging Talent Team will guide you through this process so you will know what you need to prepare ahead of the day. Our assessment centre/interview for this role is: 24th March
Step four: Offer.
Any successful candidate will be offered the vacancy they have applied for. Unsuccessful candidates will receive full feedback at this stage, with ideas and tips of where they can improve for future applications.
We aim to get back to you at each stage within seven working days, however, please note in busy periods this may increase. Please do not worry if you have not heard from us within our allocated time frame, we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. All offers and contracts will be sent by 13th April 2026. Should you be successful, you will be invited to an in-person event on the 14th May 2026 which will allow you to meet your fellow cohort and find out more about Eisai. After this, you will be added to a group Teams channel where you will be able to find out more information and chat with your peers.