Warehouse Operative Apprentice
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Company: LEIGH CABLES DISTRIBUTION LTD
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Location: ST HELENS, WA9 4TR
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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-2000057775
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Application Deadline Date: 20/11/2026
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Start Date: 04/01/2027
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Brief Description
- Join our family business as a Warehouse Apprentice and gain practical skills in stock handling, picking, packing and dispatch. Learn alongside an experienced team while working towards a recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
- This apprenticeship will be delivered remotely in the workplace. The apprentice will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week as off the job training
- Maths & English Functional skills will be delivered within the college setting (if appliable)
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to join the business in a permanent warehouse role, depending on performance and business needs.
As your skills and experience develop, potential progression routes include stock control, goods inwards, dispatch coordination and, longer term, warehouse supervisor or team leader positions. There may also be opportunities to move into sales support or other areas of the business.
We will support you in developing your product knowledge, taking on greater responsibility and exploring further training relevant to your role.
Vacancy Detail
You will support the day-to-day running of our warehouse, helping to receive deliveries, organise stock and prepare customer orders. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn about our products and the importance of accuracy, teamwork and good customer service.
Daily responsibilities:
- Your duties will develop as you gain experience and complete your training.
They will include:
- Receiving deliveries and checking goods against delivery notes.
- Checking incoming goods for damage, shortages or incorrect items and reporting any issues.
- Putting stock away in the correct locations and keeping storage areas organised.
- Picking customer orders accurately, checking product codes and quantities.
- Packing and labelling orders securely, ready for collection or dispatch.
- Helping prepare delivery paperwork and courier labels.
- Supporting the loading and unloading of deliveries, following safe working procedures.
- Carrying out stock counts and reporting stock discrepancies.
- Updating stock records using our warehouse or computer systems.
- Learning to identify our range of cables, electrical accessories and all related products.
- Assisting with measuring, cutting and preparing products to customer requirements, once trained.
- Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and safe, including keeping walkways clear.
- Following health and safety procedures and using the required protective equipment.
- Working with colleagues to prioritise orders and meet dispatch deadlines.
- Reporting damaged equipment, hazards or other concerns promptly.
- Using warehouse equipment only when trained and authorise.
- Completing apprenticeship coursework, attending training and taking part in progress reviews.