Working in a busy DC Electrical Wholesale Distribution Warehouse

Ensuring all daily objectives are achieved with strong picking / packing accuracy and high customer service approach whilst working towards a level 2 qualification.

About the Role

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

It isn’t your typical large-scale warehouse environment, Smith Bros is a family-owned business with a strong heritage and a genuinely great culture.

They’re proud of their close-knit team and the values they’ve built over the years, so they are looking for someone who isn’t just qualified for the role, but who really wants to grow with the company and become part of their journey.

Your Main Duties

• Working to tight deadlines
• Picking / packing with RF bar code scanners
• Working in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Daily involvement in all warehouse activities including: Order picking / packing, goods inwards, stock locating, loading and unloading operations, general housekeeping
• Promoting the ‘Right First Time’ culture
• Working within ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 policies

Course Contents

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
• Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
• Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
• Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
• Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
• Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
• Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
• Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
• Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
• Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Conducts handover activities.