L2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Farmfoods Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run grocery chain in Solihull is seeking a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice. This permanent, full-time position involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and completing apprenticeship coursework alongside duties. Ideal candidates are 18 or older, physically fit, and reliable. Benefits include a Level 2 qualification, annual leave, a staff discount, and a supportive training program. This role could be the starting point for a rewarding career within the company.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

15% staff discount

Free canteen facilities

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over due to Health and Safety reasons.
• Commitment to complete all apprenticeship work on time.
• Friendly, positive, and hardworking approach.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock accurately and quickly onto pallets.
• Handle stock with care, checking details and quality.
• Work within health & safety requirements of the site.

Skills

Physically fit

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice for our busy distribution centre in Monkspath, Solihull, B90 4NY. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week (including at least one weekend day).

What does the apprenticeship involve?

• Working in a fast-paced warehouse and learning how to be a great warehouse operative.
• Regular pre-arranged visits (every 4 to 6 weeks) from an assessor from our apprenticeship provider.
• Regular completion of apprenticeship coursework.
• Completion of functional skills in English and Maths (only if required).
• Completion of an assessment at the end of your 12 months of training.

Pay and working hours

• Days:6am - 2pm.
• Afternoons/ Lates:12pm - 8pm |2pm - 10pm.
• Nights:8pm - 4am | 10pm - 6am.

We offer an hourly pay rate of:

• £13.17 (£10.48if you are under 21)for DAY shifts.
• £14.28(£11.88if you are under 21) for AFTERNOON/LATES/NIGHT shifts.
• This is a full-time position with the opportunity of overtime.

In addition, you will also benefit from:

• A Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice standard qualification.
• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
• 30 days annual leave.
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• Free canteen facilities.
• Great training and support.
• Opportunities for career progression, including the chance to progress onto a Level 3 Warehouse Operations Supervisor apprenticeship once you have successfully completed your Level 2.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

As one of our warehouse apprentices you will:

• Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets.
• Handle stock with care, checking dates, codes and quality.
• Work within all health & safety requirements of the site.
• Use warehouse equipment and manual handling techniques responsibly.
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and organised as part of daily and weekly routines.
• Work with the rest of your team to meet targets and deadlines.

You will need:

• To be aged 18 or over to be eligible for this role (due to Health and Safety reasons).

• To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets.
• A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• To enjoy being busy—there is always something to do, from unloading lorries to preparing orders and completing stock checks.
• To be reliable, as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues depend on you to do your best on each shift.
• A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are on holiday, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration.
• Commitment to complete all work set by our apprenticeship provider on time and to the best of your ability.

More than just a job

There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have excellent training programmes and always look to promote to supervisory and management positions from within. Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our entry level positions, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you.

Completing this Level 2 apprenticeship can also be the first step towards preparing you for future leadership roles within our warehouse operations.

A bit about us

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops and warehouses with the friendliest team in the industry.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods and back that up with an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly service.

Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.