Warehouse Apprentice

Makita is offering an amazing opportunity for a motivated individual to launch a long-lasting and rewarding career through our Warehouse Apprenticeship. You will be an integral part of our successful team, learning all aspects of modern warehouse operations.

What you'll do

Makita's warehouse has 5 aspects, duties to include but not limited to:

Stock Investigation Operator:

• To collect 'not in location', 'cycle count' and 'negative balance' information and investigate them in a systematic and accurate manner within 24 hours
• To complete investigation on call work centre counts as they are received
• Fill in stock adjustment forms to the correct standards
• Complete daily audits Logistics Operative/ Picking Operator
• To collect computer tickets
• Fill in related paperwork
• Keeping all areas clean and tidy
• Carry out inspections of powered equipment before use in daily activities and report any faults

Despatch Operator:

• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of finished goods
• Check accuracy of all relevant paperwork
• Report any damaged packaging, goods or components to the team leader

Goods Inwards Operator:

• Receive goods into warehouse and check against the delivery documentation
• Re-locate stock into the warehouse, reporting any inaccuracies or damages
• Carry out pre-shift checks
• Use of powered equipment where appropriate and employee is licensed

Waste Management Operator:

• Receive waste into the warehouse, process accordingly and collect from support departments

Training

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Maths / English functional skills (if required)

After the apprenticeship

• Potential for a long lasting career with further development opportunities in the future

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

Makita, the foremost manufacturer of power tools in the world. With 100 years' experience, our products are lauded the world over for both their performance and quality.

Makita has always had the vision that society and global communities should be able to develop for themselves, and future generations. By providing the tools, Makita is ensuring that anything is possible.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2), Transport and logistics
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: STAFF SELECT LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 19 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year