Warehouse Operative Apprentice

An excellent opportunity to join Chaucer Foods as a Warehouse Operative Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience within a busy warehouse environment, learning stock control, goods receipt and dispatch, production supply, health and safety procedures, and warehouse systems while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

What you'll do

As part of the warehouse team, you will:

• Load and unload goods, checking for damaged or missing items.
• Pick and replenish stock for production requirements.
• Return products to stock following production use.
• Carry out stock checks and assist with stock control activities.
• Update warehouse paperwork and systems accurately.
• Move stock safely using manual handling techniques and warehouse equipment.
• Support waste management and recycling processes.
• Follow health and safety, quality, environmental and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through a clean-as-you-go approach.
• Work closely with colleagues across the warehouse and production teams.
• Assist with goods received, storage and dispatch operations.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the business.

Training

The apprentice will work towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will include:

• Safe working practices within a warehouse environment.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Receiving, storing and dispatching goods.
• Warehouse systems and documentation.
• Team working and communication skills.
• Quality, hygiene and food safety awareness.

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular sessions with Hull College.

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Warehouse Operative role and further develop their skills within Chaucer Foods' warehousing and logistics operations.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 2)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 2)

About the employer

Chaucer Foods is a leading manufacturer of freeze-dried fruit and vegetable ingredients, supplying customers across the food industry worldwide. Based in Hull, the company is committed to producing high-quality products while investing in its people, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2), Transport and logistics
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: HULL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 9:00am to 5:00pm. This pattern will be reviewed after an undetermined period and may change depending on business needs and the successful candidate's development within the role.
• Start date: 29 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year