Warehouse / Operations apprentice
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Company: DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED
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Location: Bristol, BS35 4ER
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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-2000039004
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Application Deadline Date: 09/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Brief Description
Supporting the warehouse & operations team, in a warehouse environment, learning transport planning, warehouse duties, customer service, import & export processes, security & aviation compliance, health & safety, transportation of goods in the UK.
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
- Supporting warehouse team leaders in daily operations
- Learning health & safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments, and assisting Health & Safety representatives
- Gaining experience across multiple internal and external systems
- Understanding aviation cargo security requirements
- Carrying out cargo screening activities
- Learning correct load securing techniques
- Using warehouse management systems
- Completing general housekeeping duties within the warehouse
- Using scanners and stock control equipment
- Packing and preparing goods for dispatch
- Supporting warehouse improvement projects
- Identifying cargo and correctly preparing it for export via different transport modes
- Using mechanical equipment
- Carrying out equipment checks and defect reporting procedures
- Identifying and resolving operational issues
Other Information
- Due to insurance restrictions - applicants must be minimum 18 years of age