Apprentice Warehouse Operative
Aalco Metals · Liverpool · posted 10 September 2026
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely prepare, handle, transfer and store materials in accordance with quality control procedures
- Identify products, materials or samples that do not meet quality requirements and follow procedures for segregation of defective items
- Receiving and processing incoming stock and materials
- Picking and fulfilling orders from stock
- Packing and shipping orders, or retrieving stock in the warehouse
- Loading and unloading of both loose and containerised vehicles
- Report quality concerns, defects or non-conforming products to your Team Lead or Manager
- Follow job instructions, specifications and material handling procedures to safely transfer materials within the warehouse or production area
- Move materials and products to the correct locations within required timelines using appropriate equipment
- To ensure the warehouse is maintained to a high standard, promote good housekeeping and ensure stock is located correctly
- Complete stock checks solo and with other team members
- Load, secure and transport materials safely in line with company procedures and safe handling practices
- Carry out checks on materials before movement and report any damage or quality concerns
- Use material handling equipment safely, ensuring it is in good working condition before use
- Follow correct manual handling techniques and equipment load limits at all times
- Return equipment to the correct location after use and ensure it is left in a safe and usable condition
- Follow all health, safety and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean and organised work area
Your training
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point
assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 - Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out
regular training - Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
- Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning
achievements and next steps
Where it leads
Upon successfully completing theapprenticeship and having proved their commitment to the role, we envisage they will become a permanent team member with progression routes in time through to
supervising roles.
About Aalco Metals
Aalco Metals are the UK’s largest
independent multi-metals stockholder
including Aluminium, Stainless Steel,
Copper, Bronze and Brass. With 18 service
centres around the country, we provide a
competitive, reliable and on-time delivery
service of single item orders through to bulk
contract orders.
Our Southampton centre holds stock to
meet the immediate needs of customers in
the local area, and this is backed up by bulk
stocks held at our central warehouse.
We pride ourselves on the service our
dedicated team provides our customers and
in return we are committed to our
employee’s progression & development.
Things to consider
NOTE: Due to insurance restrictions and machinery that might be used, applicants need to be 18+ years old.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 201 207 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L5 9ZH
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