*MUST BE 18 OR OVER TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE*
The Range are proud to have opened our brand-new Distribution Centre, the largest warehouse built in over 5 years in Stowmarket, Suffolk. We are offering the opportunity to learn all aspects of working in a warehouse environment, from Goods in, Despatch, Order picking, to Inventory. The potential to learn how to operate MHE, such as, LLOP and PP.
Annual wage £19,910.40 a year
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course: Supply chain warehouse operative
Hours: Working a 4 on 2 off pattern, Monday to Sunday. Either 6.00 am to 14.30 or 14.30 to 23.00.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: 03 Mar 2025
Duration: 12 Months
Positions available: 10
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our warehouse is vast, with many different roles. However, all have one thing in common – they’re all essential.
By joining us at The Range you will be working in a brand-new, purpose-built warehouse where you will receive training and the tools to ensure that you have more than a job, you have a career in Warehousing!
The day-to-day duties of an apprentice would be as follows.
- Picking and Packing orders
- Scanning stock.
- Unloading containers
- Working as part of a team to achieve set targets
- Use of MHE such as LLOP and PPT
Where you’ll work
Stowmarket Distribution Centre
Unit 1, Gateway Boulevard
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 5XS
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
W S TRAINING LTD.
Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative
Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Your training plan
- All training will be delivered 1-1 in the workplace.
- You will receive on the job training and appropriate time off to compete your studies.
- Opportunity after 6 months to be trained on a Counterbalance.
- Opportunity after 9 months to be trained on a Reach Truck.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness - must be able to lift 25kg
Other requirements
Would need to be able to get to the site, however subsided transport from Ipswich is an option. The role is physically demanding and would involving heavy lifting.
About this company
The Range is a British home, Leisure and garden centre retailer originally founded in 1989. It is now the fastest growing retailer in the UK.
https://www.therange.co.uk/
Company Benefits
Heavily subsidised canteen, Free gym on site, Free Parking on site and use of electric charging points at standard tariff rates, Cycle to work funding scheme and secure bike parking, Staff discount in the range stores and other shops.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified there is the opportunity for promotion to a Team Leader.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WS Training Ltd
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk
01284 788005
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £19,910.40 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
