Find an apprenticeship
Warehouse and Logistics Apprentice
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description: Warehouse and Logistics Operative Apprenticeship
Do you want to help enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 38.5 days annual leave and a 15% pension contribution from day 1.
About the Role
Working in a team of 6 in a clean, modern facility, picking, labelling, and packaging medicines which treat immunodeficient diseases. Understanding the manufacturing and distribution process you will be trained to:
- Understand Good Distribution Practices and demonstrate how to apply the principles
- Ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed
- Participate in training in all aspects of Warehousing including forklift, Health and Manual Handling, etc.
- Understand and follow the principles of the company's Quality Management and Business Continuity Systems
- Help to ensure that the warehouse is maintained in a neat, clean, and tidy state
- Provide assistance with deliveries/placement of Grifols supplied instrumentation as instructed by the Warehouse Manager
- Proactively engage and take responsibility for learning by seeking support as required
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course Contents
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- 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.
- Conduct handover activities.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Training Schedule
- Manual Handling
- Forklift training
- Others as applicable
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 3 or D)
- Maths (grade 3 or D)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
There is no heavy lifting, but the role is active and you will be on your feet most of the day. The Warehouse is a clean and restricted area.
About Grifols
Grifols is a leading global healthcare company. Our trusted and innovative plasma-derived medicines, other biopharmaceuticals, and solutions in transfusion medicine enable millions of patients around the world to lead more productive lives. Since our founding in 1909, our ever-growing mastery of plasma, diagnostics, and life sciences, backed by our ethical leadership and industry-leading quality and safety standards, have contributed to a healthier and more sustainable society.
Career Progression
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in a new tab).
Apprentices can use their experience, qualifications, and skills to seek Warehouse and Logistics Operative roles in specialist environments, such as pharmaceuticals, defence, and similar roles.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043840.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills