Job Description:

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

Join our busy team, this role will assist and support the Operations & Logistics department, taking responsibility for the receipt of goods. Checking for quality of goods received and be responsible for maintaining an accurate stock count, ensuring it is labelled and located accurately and on the system.

Annual wage is minimum wage for your age.

£16,640 to £26,436.80 First year.

Minimum wage rates 

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative

Hours

(7:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday)

40 hours a week

Duration

15 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Main daily responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe receipt of good inwards
• Check all deliveries for accuracy and quality
• Accurate processing of goods through in house computer system
• Operating Flexi Forklift
• Oversee accurate upkeep of stock records both computerised and paper
• Handling the operation of loading/unloading of goods from vehicles
• Maintenance of warehouse & handling equipment to a safe standard
• Accurate Picking of Orders

This role will also include:

• The role will also include time in Procurement and Sales
• If the candidate is a driver they will also assist with light deliveries
• Training will include the use of forklift trucks

Where you’ll work

SWIFTPAK HOUSE, ARROWHEAD ROAD, THEALE, READING, RG7 4AH

Check your travel to work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative

Your training plan

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Standard

Work Based Training

End Point Assessment

Monthly Tutor Sessions

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential.
• GCSE Mathematics (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential.

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Proactive Approach
• Willing to learn

Other requirements

Candidates will need to be aged 18+ due to site insurance purposes.

Basic IT skills, Ideally a driving licence (but not essential).

About this company

Swiftpak are wholesale packaging suppliers with over 45 years of experience based in Berkshire, UK. We’re committed to providing you with the best protective packaging solutions backed by specialist knowledge and first-class service.

After this apprenticeship

We would hope to offer a permanent role subject to a strong and consistent performance throughout the apprenticeship.