Apprentice Warehouse Operative Distribution Centre Team Leader
SMITH BROS (CAER CONAN) WHOLESALE LTD
About the Role
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.
- 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.
- We are looking for the long-term pathway into potentially other roles in the business in both sales, operations, management
About the Training
- 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
About the Employer
Smith Bros (Caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd was Established as a private company in 1925, Smith Bros provide solutions for electrical maintenance and installation equipment from the UKs leading manufacturers and suppliers. With a purpose built modern centralised storage and distribution centre with over 3,000 pallet spaces and a fleet of 3.5 - 15 tonne vehicles, Smith Bros can meet the requirements of both small and large businesses nationally.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Warehouse Operations Knowledge
Training Provider
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Course/Training
Transport and warehouse operations supervisor (level 3)