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Operations/ Warehouse Apprentice
SWIFTPAK LIMITED
READING (RG7 4AH)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 September 2026
Summary
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.
Wage: £20,800 a year
Training: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday- Friday, 7.30am- 4.30pm. 40 hours a week
Start date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Ensure the safe receipt of goods 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 computerized and paper
- Handling the operation of loading/unloading of goods from vehicles
- Maintenance of warehouse and handling equipment to a safe standard
- Accurate picking of orders
This role will also include:
- Time in Procurement and Sales
- Assistance with light deliveries if the candidate is a driver
Training will include the use of forklift trucks
Where you'll work
SWIFTPAK HOUSE
ARROWHEAD ROAD
THEALE
READING
RG7 4AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
Training course
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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 organizational procedures.
- Store and pick products in line with organizational procedures.
- Dispatch products in line with organizational procedures.
- Decant, pack products in line with organizational 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 fulfill 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 organization 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.
Training schedule:
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2
- Standard Work-Based Training
- End Point Assessment
- Monthly Tutor Sessions
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Mathematics (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 employer
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
We would hope to offer a permanent role subject to a strong and consistent performance throughout the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
Linsay Narborough
linsay.narborough@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk
01788514276
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055779.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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