Apprentice Warehouse Person - Supply Chain Warehouse …, Haslingden

Join Howdens and launch your career as an Apprentice Warehouse Person. At Howdens, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers. With a long‑standing commitment to developing talent, we have been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices don’t just do a job – they build lasting careers.

The Apprentice Warehouse Person role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. The programme typically spans 12‑15 months.

• Engage with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
• Ensure effective stock maintenance, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintain general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness, and tidiness, in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conduct security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Perform daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, promptly reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.
• Assist with the Trade Counter from time to time, learning to deliver exceptional service and build strong relationships with trade customers both in person and over the phone.
• Build skills in serving and selling to customers on the trade counter, ensuring customers receive their products in a timely and efficient manner.
• Gain product knowledge and develop the ability to advise customers on our kitchen, bedroom and joinery ranges, identifying new sales opportunities and helping to drive the growth of the depot.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective planning and organising abilities.
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.Note: If you have considerable experience in a similar role you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full‑time role, please visit careers.howdens.com to see our non‑apprenticeship opportunities. Apprenticeship Details
  • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeship.
  • Training provided by our in‑house Learning & Development Team.
  • Support from external training providers.
  • A 15‑month programme, including a minimum 12‑month learning period and end‑point assessment.
  • Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test for the end‑point assessment and apprenticeship completion.
  Rewards and Benefits
  • A competitive £16,686 salary.
  • Paid holiday entitlement.
  • A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Team incentives and outings.
  • Staff discount on Howdens products.
  About Howdens

  Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, we’re a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships.

  We are committed to being worthwhile for all concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email with the job title and location, and we’ll be happy to help.