Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Ensure all daily warehouse tasks are completed accurately and efficiently per SOPs, maintain compliance with regulations, follow the Quality Management System, and stay continually aware of all required procedures.

What you'll do

Picking Operations

• Pick orders accurately to customer requirements and follow all picking procedures, including quality checks, Lot numbers and expiry dates
• Report any product issues immediately to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
• Ensure all orders are quality checked; report and rectify any errors before dispatch
• Pack goods into correct cartons, seal securely, wrap and label pallets, and move stock to goods out
• Maintain communication with Line Managers regarding issues affecting productivity or quality
• Use FLTs only if trained and licensed

FLT Duties

• Keep the truck clean, complete daily log books, and report faults
• Operate safely, reporting accidents or near misses
• Put stock away accurately and record locations for traceability
• Hand all paperwork to the correct individuals to maintain system accuracy

Goods In

• Check deliveries against delivery notes and report deficiencies to purchasing
• Put stock away safely, recording storage locations
• Scan paperwork to maintain traceability
• Only open roller shutters when receiving or loading stock
• Inform the Pharma Team immediately of relevant deliveries
• Use SAP effectively

Goods In – Container

• Open containers only once the seal and container number match documentation; report discrepancies for investigation
• Carry out visual checks before unloading and notify management of issues
• Unload accurately, palletise goods, and put stock away after checks are complete

GDP

• Adhere to GDP requirements at all times
• Obtain temperature tickets where applicable and notify the pharma team immediately of pharmaceutical deliveries
• Ensure CMR documentation is received when required
• Protect goods from adverse weather and report discrepancies immediately
• Ensure third‑party drivers are supervised while in the warehouse

Health & Safety

• Maintain compliance with all H&S requirements including wearing PPE
• Promote H&S awareness and report accidents, near misses and pest sightings
• Maintain good hygiene and a clean work area to minimise contamination and accidents

Stock Count

• Perform perpetual stock counts as requested
• Support company stocktakes and attend planning meetings if required

Other Duties

• Keep warehouse and pick-face areas presentable
• Follow company holiday and sickness policies
• Complete ad‑hoc tasks as instructed

Personal Profile

• Pro‑active, positive individual who raises issues early
• FLT trained; credible communicator at all levels
• Approachable team player able to work independently
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Customer-focused and flexible with working hours and locations if needed
• Able to meet deadlines and targets with high attention to detail

Role may evolve and additional tasks may be required over time.

After the apprenticeship

Intention to offer full-time role at the end of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative
• Punctuality
• Flexible to overtime (desired)
• Interest in learning
• Driving licence (desired)

Benefits

• Statutory Sick pay
• Life Insurance
• Medicash once probation passed
• 22 holidays per annum plus public holidays
• Birthday day-off

About the employer

Crest Medical is a Wholesale Manufacturer of First Aid, Occupational Health Products, PPE and Consumer Health Products.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2), Transport and logistics
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

2 x 15 min paid breaks and 1 x 30 minute unpaid break per day.

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year