Logistics Apprentice

Are you looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Do you want to gain real, hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification? If so, our Logistics Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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

What you'll do at work

• Supporting the day-to-day operations across goods-in, picking, packing and dispatch
• Learning how stock is moved efficiently and safely within our supply chain
• Using warehouse management systems and logistics equipment.
• Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Focusing on continuous improvement and idea generation
• Gaining a deep understanding of health and safety procedures and stock accuracy

Where you'll work

Mylord Crescent
Camperdown Industrial Estate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 5SP

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

Training provider
GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Course contents

• 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.