Apprentice Warehousing and Distribution Assistant
- Employer
- Kent Training and Apprenticeships
- Location
- Maidstone, Kent
- Salary
- £3.90 hour
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2019
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Immediate
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Southern Roofing is Independent and Family owned Roofing Merchant, which been established as roofing merchant for 20 years. The company supplies Roofing materials to large and small contractors, other merchants and DIY Enthusiast throughout the southeast and London areas
Description of Vacancy
Southern Roofing & Building Supplies are currently looking for an energetic and hard-working Warehouse Assistant to join our friendly team. Ideally, we are looking for someone who works well under pressure, has the ability to work at a quick pace and has the enthusiasm to want to exceed in all expectations.
You will be accountable for day to day stock management, warehousing and logistics. You will gain experience of a wide range of tasks, including an opportunity to be forklift trained and assisting on the trade counter whilst working towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Standard.
Dealing with incoming stock from suppliers.
Unloading and checking the stock is correct
Participating in stock checks
Basic computer skills – printing off labels etc
Keeping the warehouse and yard safe by ensuring a clean and tidy working environment
Ensuring procedures are followed in respect of problem orders
Ensure Quality Control standards are maintained.
Completing documentation with hauliers Identify areas for improvement in own performance and takes ownership for developing own skills
Serving customers on the trade counter
Wage
£3.90 hour
Hours
Monday – Friday
40 Hours/Week
1 hour of unpaid breaks
Skills Required
Ability to work as part of a team
Good attention to detail and be accurate
Adaptable to change
Basic computer skills
Personal Qualities
Flexible and enthusiastic
Ability to use initiative
Be trustworthy and reliable
Have a common sense approach to health and safety
Qualifications Required
Minimum achieved Grade D or equivalent in English and Maths.
Training Provided
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.
Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.
Important Information
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.
KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.
Company
Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.
- Website
- http://www.kenttrainingandapprenticeships.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 03000422916
- Location
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Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB
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