Apprentice Warehouse Operative

About this opportunity

Cosentino has an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work in the warehouse to deal with the operations. This position offers a significant reward package for the successful candidate.

A normal day would include:
Organising storage area
Ensuring goods are clearly marked, stored and labelled correctly
Loading and unloading of vehicles either manually or with the help of unloading equipment (fork lift/pump truck)
Basic maintenance and regular checks to ensure all store equipment is in good working order
Keeping the warehouse tidy
Keeping the delivery yard clear and accessible to delivery vehicles

Despatching of goods following a daily pick list and short notice requests to ensure all the goods leaving the warehouse are correct, on time and have all of the required paperwork.

Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture.

What you could go on to do:
You could progress to an advanced apprenticeship in warehousing and storage.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role combined with a structured in house training programme with the Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.

You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take. We have an initiative through Transport for Greater Manchester that can potentially offer a free refurbished bike and a 28 days bus pass to assist with travel to work for apprentices.

What you should have to apply

Good GCSE achievements demonstrating a good level of understanding in both maths and English

Personal Qualities

A presentable person with a desire to learn new skills
A positive attitude: a ‘can do’ approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn
Work proactively
Team player who is happy to help out others and happy to ask for help
Flexibility and adaptability to new challenges
Honesty and integrity
Reliable
Good timekeeping and personal organisation

Skills

Computer skills
Ability to work in a logical organised manner
Good communication – oral and written
Good maths skills
Computer literacy/IT skills
Able to read and follow technical instructions
Experience of operating the Systems Applications Products (SAP) system is desirable
Ability to operate warehouse equipment is desirable
Fork lift truck driver licence would be an advantage