About this opportunity

This role will be working with a busy warehouse environment. You will ensure that stock is unloaded for storage, sorted, packaged and wrapped for daily collections by the courier and delivery transport. Fork Lift Truck training will be provided.

A normal day would include:
Using warehouse equipment including counter balance and reach fork lift
Unloading vehicles
Checking goods meet the required specification
Booking in at the point of delivery
Storing correctly
Picking goods for customer orders
Repacking for dispatch
Wrapping and labeling goods
Preparing for postal or transport deliveries
Ensuring the goods leaving the premises are on time and correct
Following health and safety procedures

It is very important that the successful candidate is flexible and prepared to learn all aspects of the supply process to gain a full understanding of the products. Working with an experienced team is a very important aspect of the role.

Battery Components Ltd is a one stop shop for all forklift and lift truck battery components and accessories. The company have both national and global customers.

What you could go on to do:
Progress to an advanced apprenticeship in warehousing and storage level 3 or progress to other aspects of the business.

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

The successful candidate will preferably have achieved GCSE Grade C (4-9) in maths and English. The company are looking to appoint an apprentice who has a good work ethic and can work flexibly and well in a small team.

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 others and happy to ask for help
Flexibility and adaptability to new challenges
Honesty and integrity
Reliability
Timekeeping and personal organisation

Skills

A fork lift truck licence would be desirable
Computer skills
Ability to operate warehouse equipment is desirable
Ability to work in a logical and organised manner
Good communication skills
Numeracy