Warehouse & Occasional Driver apprentice
THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AGENCY LTD · Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5LY
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
A Warehouse Apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will work in the warehouse, learning all the products and warehouse management. The successful candidates must hold a driving licence. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
The work
Edmundson serves the country from over 250 locations, each carrying a comprehensive stock and run by friendly, experienced and highly motivated staff. We value each customer regardless of size and are committed to providing a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality.
A major strength of Edmundson Electrical is our commitment to satisfying the demands of our customers with innovative, high-quality and cost-effective 'branded' products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.
Our business constantly adapts to meet the needs of an ever-changing market and our very strong relationships with our suppliers ensure that information regarding new products and trends is quickly communicated.
What is an Electrical Wholesaler?
Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and cafés that give us access to electricity. From lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.
This busy Edmundson Electrical branch is looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training, responsibilities will include:
- Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
- Picking and packing
- Store transfers & stock control
- Completing the paperwork within the office
- Raising quotations
- Helping out on the trade counter when required
- Processing orders
- Warehouse administration
- Answering the telephone when required
- Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans
- Occasional driving, so must hold a UK driving licence
Training
Completing a Supply Chain Warehouse Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:
- Knowledge and Competence qualification in Supply Chain Warehouse at Level 2
- End point assessment – Final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment is conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are conducted both on and off-the-job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
Training provider: INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
What you come out with
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Timekeeping
- Enthusiasm
- Keen to work and study
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English & Maths 4-9
Things to consider
Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved but in work time only.
The employer
The ATA will employ you on behalf of this organisation Edmundson Electrical whilst you are completing your apprenticeship qualification.
Workplace
- 27 Stephenson Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5LY