Transport and Warehouse Operative Apprentice
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Company: DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED
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Location: Birmingham, B37 7HB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000034786
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm. Including 1 hour break.
Brief Description
DHL Global Forwarding are now recruiting for an Apprentice in Birmingham. The successful candidate will develop towards becoming a Transport & Warehouse Operative. In this role you will handle cargo movement, assist in and execute the handling of daily warehouse operations, adhering to regulations and internal procedures.
Training to be Provided
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment
- For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
- Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Future Prospects
The apprenticeship will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that apprentices either move onto a further apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.
Vacancy Detail
DHL Global Forwarding are now recruiting for an Apprentice in Birmingham. The successful candidate will develop towards becoming a Transport & Warehouse Operative. In this role you will handle cargo movement, assist in and execute the handling of daily warehouse operations, adhering to regulations and internal procedures.
Key Activities:
- Handles cargo movement and assists in daily warehouse operations; complying with regulations and internal procedures, and updates shipment status accordingly
- Performs loading and unloading of trucks or containers
- Can be involved in handling special cargo movements including perishable goods, dangerous goods, IT equipment etc
- Processes Ocean or Air Freight (packing and/or cargo), e.g. marking, neutralization, labelling, sorting, etc.
- Supports Handling Team Leader to meet operational targets
- Helps to ensure contractor adherence to quality procedures
- Maintains pro-active communication/relationship with both peers and customer’s trucker
- Attends to daily inbound/outbound activities of the warehouse
- Records all inbound/outbound deliveries
- Conducts random physical (pre-)inspections of the inbound/outbound cargo
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse
- Observes and follows strictly the warehouse safety and security policy and procedures
- Observes proper use of warehouse tools and equipment
- Reports any incident inside the warehouse
- Participates in the regular cycle counting activities
- Maintains good transaction files of the warehouse
- Forklift licence training.
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.
Other Information
Possibility of lifting heavy objects. Continual physical/manual labour. Applicant will need to undergo training for forklift licence. There may be occasional requirement for additional hours.