- GMFJ Reference
64408
- Wages
£5.00 p/h
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
01/03/2017
- Start Date
03/07/2017
- Approx. Duration
12 Months
- Location
St Columb Major
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Warehousing
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
WISKA UK Ltd
Description
The apprentice will report to the Despatch Supervisor and Warehouse Manager who have gained more responsibility during their time with the company. You will be processing and despatching orders for customers in a fast moving environment. The warehouse area is kept clean, tidy and safe by all of the team working together.
We have a team of 6 in the warehouse despatch department, 4 in production and 2 in stock control. The apprentice will have the opportunity to work in all areas.
These warehouse tasks are essential to the smooth running of the business:
* Processing orders accurately.
* Logging in information onto a computer programmeWorking in a tidy a safe way.
* Cleaning up through the day.
* Offering ideas to improve our service.
* Talking to the sales team to check details and manage mistakes.
* Over time as your confidence and knowledge grows you will develop and learn new skills
* Learning about our products
* Helping with stock management
* Developing your communication skills
Many of the staff at WISKA started out as apprentices, some joined the company at 16 and others when they were a bit older. They are very supportive and welcoming to new team members. We also enjoy social events and activities. This role has been advertised to grow the team. The role has been advertised to grow the team.
Depending on age there may be travel opportunities with experienced staff in the future. The job involves a lot of walking around the warehouse with trolleys to help move stock The majority of the stock is on the ground floor, some stock, the kitchen and some offices are situated on the first floor.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 64408)
Company website : www.wiska.co.uk
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines (e.g. Coursework).
- An organised approach to practical tasks.
- Being part of a team.
- Keeping work areas tidy.
Desirable
- Have worked in a warehouse environment.
Essential
- Good understanding of maths and English, the job involves reading and matching product codes.
Desirable
- Health and safety.
- Manual Handling.
Programme Content
- Preparing to receive deliveries - receiving goods
- Placing goods in storage
- Pick, wrap and pack goods
- Processing orders for customers and assembling orders for dispatch
- Stock control
- Security and loss prevention
- Sort goods and materials for recycling and/or disposal · Keeping working areas clean
- Health, safety and security at work
- Understanding customer service
- Customer queries, complaints, dealing with conflict
- Dealing with difficult people
- Problem Solving, decision making, influencing and negotiation skills
- Teamwork and effective working relationships
- Time Management
What is involved?
- Attendance to college for a one-day induction
- Typically up to three days college attendance for each Functional Skill (if required)
- 12 days college attendance
The Certificate in Warehousing and Storage involves building and maintaining a work-based evidenced portfolio. Assignments will also be completed. An assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace to support the apprentice and maintain an effective relationship between the employer, the apprentice and the college.
Essential
- Accuracy and an attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ambition.
- Confident.
There is the opportunity of a full time permanent job for the correct candidate.
Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm; Saturday when needed (8am – 12 noon)