Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Blue Machinery Spares is a stockist and distributor of spares related to the quarrying, mining and recycling sectors, the business is part of a larger group who supply capital equipment, project and service solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland. The Spares business operates across 3 sites with a current stock holding of £6m across sites in Warrington, Portishead and Stirling, with the majority of stock and activity located at the Warrington facility. An opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join our supply chain warehouse team based at our Warrington site of which is based at Appleton Thorn Trading Estate. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Warehousing.

The role

What’s on offer:

• £18,000 annual salary (dependant on age & experience)
• Excellent working hours (8.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday)
• Excellent training & development – Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Huge progression opportunities

What you will learn:

1. Operate and handle equipment safely and efficiently as required for their role, such as Forklift Trucks, High Reach Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks or Man Up Trucks; manoeuvre vehicles in restricted spaces; safely use and position vehicle fitted equipment such as mirror requirements.
2. Comply with appropriate rules, regulations and processes for safely and efficiently moving, handling, packing and unpacking different items, both manually and using relevant equipment (such as MHE, vehicle and delivery systems); understand consequences of incorrect use.
3. Work individually and as part of a team to safely move and handle objects; maintain a high level of housekeeping and manage waste effectively; know where to find instructions or guidance; check for damaged or missing items as appropriate; take responsibility for maintaining health, safety and security of people at all times.
4. Safely and efficiently load and unload items into and from vehicles, buildings, containers, lift vans, crates and/or boxes; use appropriate MHE or machinery where necessary; ensure items are safely and efficiently packed, assembled and/or disassembled as appropriate.
5. Select, prepare and use packaging materials appropriate to the job efficiently and in a way which reduces waste, costs and environmental impact; taking into consideration the item(s) to be moved, and their current and final destinations.
6. Use correct equipment and procedures to record receiving or stowing goods; produce relevant paperwork or labelling processes.
7. Promote the values of the organisation; communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to identify and meet their needs.
8. Work effectively in a warehousing team, including when under pressure, and to agreed deadlines; adapt to change in line with internal and external customer needs or circumstances.
9. Use IT applications and other relevant technology and systems, including warehousing management, data capture, radio and barcoding systems, to ensure the safe and efficient processing of goods.

The person

What we are looking for:

1. Demonstrate integrity, credibility, honesty, positivity and personal drive in every aspect of their role; demonstrate a belief in the services that the organisation offers.
2. Take ownership for own performance and training, including demonstrating a keen interest in the industry; proactively drive own ongoing learning and development, and make recommendations for improvement where relevant.
3. Show personal commitment to minimising the effect of work activities on the environment.
4. Adapt to and embrace the use of relevant technology, systems and equipment; use it responsibly and take an interest in new developments that could support the organisation.

Other considerations:

The role will be based at our Warrington site based at Appleton Thorn Trading Estate, the nearest public transport is a bus route with the closest stop being a 10-15 minute walk.

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