Warehouse Apprentice

Job Description – Warehouse Apprentice The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for a Warehouse Apprentice to join their team in Swindon. The Level 2 Supply Chain Operative apprenticeship programme that we are offering , will allow you to kick-start your career in an industry that is constantly evolving, dynamic and transformational.

The steps you take will provide you with valuable first-hand experience, knowledge, skills and qualification to help really drive your career forward. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way! The Position Job Title: Warehouse Apprentice Apprenticeship Course: Level 2 Supply Chain Operative Apprenticeship Duration: 12 months + Assessment Location: Swindon Working Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week Salary: £16,000-£17,000 Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and reliable Warehouse Apprentice to join our busy logistics team.

This is an entry-level position designed for someone looking to start a career in supply chain management. This role combines hands-on working experience with a structured training programme. You will work alongside our experienced team to learn the day-to-day operations of a modern warehouse environment, all while earning a wage and studying toward an industry-recognised Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods Inward : Learn to receive, check, and unload incoming shipments. You will verify stock quantities against delivery notes and inspect items for damages.
• Order Picking & Packing: Accurately select items from storage areas to fulfil customer or store orders using paper picklists or hand-held digital scanners. Pack products safely to prevent damage during transport.
• Inventory Control: Assist with routine stock counting and inventory audits. Maintain clear labelling and keep storage locations organised.
• Dispatch Operations: Assist with wrapping pallets, preparing shipping labels, and securely loading outgoing goods onto delivery vehicles.
• Customer Returns: Check & Process customer returns accurately to produce credit.
• Health, Safety, & Environment: Maintain clean, safe workspaces by adhering to health and safety regulations, handling materials responsibly, and keeping aisles clear.
• Equipment Use: Learn to safely operate warehouse machinery and material handling equipment (such as pallet trucks) under supervision, following proper training. Desired Skills & Personal Attributes
• Education: Ideally, GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C (or equivalent). Candidates without these can often complete functional skills modules during the apprenticeship.
• Reliability: Excellent punctuality and dependable attendance are critical for our team-driven environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions carefully to ensure orders are processed accurately.
• Teamwork: A positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn from peers and senior staff.
• Physical Fitness: The role involves physical tasks, including walking, standing for long periods, and manual lifting within safe handling limits.

What We Offer

• Structured Training : 20% dedicated "off-the-job" training time provided to attend college classes or work with your apprenticeship tutor.
• Mentorship: Hands-on guidance and support from experienced logistics and warehouse professionals.
• Career Path: Real potential to progress into a permanent Warehouse Operative, Stock Controller, or Team Leader role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Benefits: Paid annual leave, company pension scheme, employee discounts, uniform provided. Eligibility Criteria Individuals must have a valid and eligible residency status to apply for this role. About ITP We help employers develop their best talent and inspire the next generation through apprenticeships, mentoring and training, we’re plugging the UK’s digital skills gap to provide a workforce for the future. If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch! Once we receive your application, one of our team will be in touch to help you with the next stage. The ITP are working on behalf of a third party to advertise their vacancy. By submitting your CV, you agree to be contacted by The ITP and your information to be passed on to a third party. Safeguarding and Values Commitment The ITP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. At the ITP, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We expect every team member to: Uphold and champion our values, code of conduct, and safeguarding principles. Take personal responsibility for understanding and adhering to all safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through a proactive “do no harm” approach. Recognise and act on their responsibility in supporting, strengthening, and enforcing safeguarding practices across all areas of work. Understand and meet any role-specific safeguarding duties — including, in this position, actively identifying and reporting concerns, engaging in relevant training, and modelling safe and inclusive behaviours in all apprentice interactions. At the ITP, our company culture is important to us, and all employees and consultants are expected to operate in line with our values:
• We change lives
• We strive to make a difference for our apprentices, clients, members, ourselves, and our team on a daily basis. We push for diversity and inclusion in our industry by challenging perceptions. We embrace individuality. We believe that everyone is equally important.
• We are genuine and honest
• We breed trust amongst clients, apprentices, members, and the team. We take responsibility for our words, actions, and results. We are human. We encourage one another through honesty and transparency.
• We are innovative and unique
• We are empowered by innovation. We strive to make the impossible, possible. We are proud to be the only organisation of our kind, of who we are and how we got here.
• We are Personable
• We remind ourselves what it’s like to be in others shoes. We have authentic conversations; we are real and so are our relationships.
• We are stronger united
• We share our knowledge and experiences. We celebrate one another on our achievements. We value and encourage one another because we win or lose as a team.