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Apprentice Warehouse Operative - The Range Distribution Centre

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17th June 2025

Employer description

The Range is a British home, Leisure and garden centre retailer originally founded in 1989. It is now the fastest growing retailer in the UK. We are proud to have opened our brand-new Distribution Centre, the largest warehouse built in over 5 years in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
 
We are offering the opportunity of 10 apprenticeship vacancies to learn all aspects of working in a warehouse environment, from Goods in, despatch, order picking, to inventory. The potential to learn how to operate MHE, such as, LLOP and PPT.
 

Main description

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work
Our warehouse is vast, with many different roles. However, all have one thing in common - they’re all essential.

By joining us at The Range you will be working in a brand-new, purpose-built warehouse where you will receive training and the tools to ensure that you have more than a job, you have a career in Warehousing!

The day-to-day duties of an apprentice would be as follows.

  • Picking and Packing orders
  • Scanning stock
  • Unloading containers
  • Working as part of a team to achieve set targets
  • Use of MHE such as LLOP and PPT

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation
W S TRAINING LTD.

Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Your training plan
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • All training will be delivered 1-1 in the workplace
  • You will receive on the job training and appropriate time off to compete your studies
  • Opportunity after 6 months to be trained on a Counterbalance
  • Opportunity after 9 months to be trained on a Reach Truck

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgmental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Would need to be able to get to the site, however subsided transport from Ipswich is an option. The role is physically demanding and would involving heavy lifting.

Company benefits

Heavily subsidised canteen, Free gym on site, Free Parking on site and use of electric charging points at standard tariff rates, Cycle to work funding scheme and secure bike parking, Staff discount in the range stores and other shops.

Future prospects

Once qualified there is the opportunity for promotion to a Team Leader

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 27/06/2025

Salary

£19,910 per year

Location

This job is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk

How to Apply

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