Apprentice Warehouse Operative Distribution Centre Team Leader

  • Company: SMITH BROS (CAER CONAN) WHOLESALE LTD
  • Location: Doncaster, DN1 1QE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £30,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Transport and logistics
  • Ref: NAS-2000053453
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/10/2026
  • Start Date: 14/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.30am- 6.00pm- A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Brief Description

Working in a busy DC Electrical Wholesale Distribution Warehouse ensuring all daily objectives are achieved with strong picking / packing accuracy and high customer service approach whilst working towards a Level 3 qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures

  • Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you

  • You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

Future Prospects


  • We are looking for the long-term pathway into potentially other roles in the business in both sales, operations, management

Vacancy Detail


  • Working to tight deadlines daily

  • Ensuring all staff have an excellent understanding of what needs to be done and when

  • Ensuring all disciplines are maintained across the shop floor

  • Supervising staff and daily activities in accordance with company policies and procedures

  • Reviewing resources with management and reorganising as required

  • Daily involvement in all warehouse activities including order picking, despatch, goods inwards, stock locating, loading operations, Fork Lift Truck Driving, etc.

  • Liaise with Third Party Transport providers

  • General housekeeping of warehouse

  • Working within the companies Health & Safety policy

  • Promoting the “Right first time” culture

  • Working within ISO9001, 14001, 45001 polices

  • Stock management

  • Communication between departments and management

  • Site Key Holder and Security Call Out

  • Any other duties as required by management


We are recruiting for the future; we are looking for people who want to develop a career at Smith Bros and who want to progress and develop.


We want to invest in our people with skills such as Forklift driving, management training, product knowledge, Health & Safety, etc.

Ready to start your adventure?