Warehouse & Special Equipment Operative Apprentice Medequip Community Equipment, Bristol

You will be carrying out a range of moving, packaging and stock-taking roles and duties in a warehouse environment, including use of warehouse systems and processes. You will learn how to order, maintain and despatch ‘special’ equipment, and how to work effectively in a warehousing team, including when under pressure, and to agreed deadlines.

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Closing date: 31 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00 to £23,795.20

    Salary dependant on age.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday. 08:00 – 17:00. 1h unpaid break. Overtime optional when available.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    05 Dec 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000215801

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Receiving goods in
  • Picking and putting to bays orders for technicians
  • Racking and storing new and recycled goods
  • Learning what a ‘special’ is
  • Logging ‘specials’ on IT system
  • General warehouse cleaning and tidying

The training you will be getting

  • You will work towards gaining a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship
  • You will also work towards your level 1/2 Functional Skills certificates in English and Maths, if equivalent not already held
  • All training will be carried out at your normal place of work, within your normal working hours.
  • You will be given 6 hours per week for your apprenticeship work

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Possibility of full-time offer at completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2 or E) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2 or E) Desired

About the employer

Medequip is commissioned to provide Community Equipment Services on behalf of local authorities and the NHS across the UK. The service includes the supply, delivery, installation, repair, maintenance, collection and recycling of community equipment, once prescribed by a Health or Social Care Professional.

Employer

Medequip Community Equipment, Bristol

Address

Unit 105

Farendell Road Emerald Business Park East

Emersons Green

BS16 7FF

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Training

Training provider

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Ben Giddings

ben.giddings@medequip-uk.com

Apprenticeship standard

Supply chain warehouse operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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