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Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Aalco Metals · Southampton · posted 29 October 2026

Wage
£17,400 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Starts
24 November 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
1

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We operate a team structure where we ensure cross training of all our colleagues to ensure maximum flexibility and variety of tasks. Each day will be slightly different but will entail working in the following areas.

  • Goods In/Out. Unloading vehicles, booking in material, loading up our trucks & serving customers
  • Working on our processing department to cut material specific
    to our customers requirements
  • Picking and pulling orders and ensuring they are packed ready to
    be delivered when our customers need them
  • Controlling stock & resolving any discrepancies
  • Maintaining warehouse standards
  • Undertake all tasks with a ‘customer service’, ‘can do’ attitude and contribute to improving the performance of the business and the profit share pot
  • Do everything you can to fulfil any late or special order requests
  • Help colleagues out so that delivery promises are met
  • Flag up early any problems that may mean an order will not go out on time
  • Work with other departments to meet customer requests and improve our service
  • React quickly and positively to frequently changing priorities
  • Take pride in all aspects of your work
  • Respond positively to change
  • Be positive and supportive to colleagues
  • Be courteous to customers and delivery drivers
  • Be flexible by undertaking a range of warehouse duties
  • Continually develop your personal skills and knowledge
  • Positively participate in appraisals and meetings
  • Help in the training and development of others
  • Use your initiative to solve problems
  • Identify better ways of doing things and suggest improvements to line manager

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 machinary that might be used, applicants need to be 18+ years old. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsLogicalTeam workingPhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 2, Airways Distribution Park, Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2RT

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