Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

  • Company: KEVIN HUGHES & CO LTD
  • Location: York, YO43 4BU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Transport and logistics
  • Ref: NAS-2000045579
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/08/2026
  • Start Date: 28/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Variable working week. Overtime potentially available during peak periods. Working days and hours TBC.

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity to join Hughes Mushrooms as a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience across goods-in, warehouse operations, production support, stock control and despatch, whilst working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship.

Training to be Provided

The apprentice will work towards the:



  • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

  • Training will be delivered by Hull College through a combination of workplace learning, reviews, coaching and off-the-job training

Future Prospects

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business and progression into senior warehouse, logistics, team leader or supply chain positions.

Vacancy Detail

The successful apprentice will support the supply chain operation across several departments, including:



  • Booking incoming stock onto the Rubicon ERP system

  • Printing and attaching traceability labels and pallet cards

  • Storing stock correctly using FIFO stock rotation principles

  • Scanning pallets into the correct warehouse locations

  • Supporting stock audits and stock accuracy checks

  • Preparing production orders and supporting packing operations

  • Scanning products against works orders

  • Managing stock variances and reporting discrepancies

  • Picking and preparing customer orders for despatch

  • Building and labelling pallets ready for shipment

  • Loading trailers safely and accurately

  • Carrying out stock counts and inventory checks

  • Ordering consumables and supporting pallet/crate management

  • Following food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures

  • Using warehouse systems and ERP software to maintain accurate records

Ready to start your adventure?