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Transport and Warehouse Operative Apprentice

Dhl Global Forwarding (UK) Limited · Birmingham · posted 3 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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Key Activities:

  • Handles cargo movement and assists in daily warehouse operations; complying with regulations and internal procedures, and updates shipment status accordingly
  • Performs loading and unloading of trucks or containers
  • Can be involved in handling special cargo movements including perishable goods, dangerous goods, IT equipment etc
  • Processes Ocean or Air Freight (packing and/or cargo), e.g. marking, neutralisation, labelling, sorting, etc.
  • Supports Handling Team Leader to meet operational targets
  • Helps to ensure contractor adherence to quality procedures
  • Maintains pro-active communication/relationship with both peers and customer’s trucker
  • Attends to daily inbound/outbound activities of the warehouse
  • Records all inbound/outbound deliveries
  • Conducts random physical (pre-)inspections of the inbound/outbound cargo
  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse
  • Observes and follows strictly the warehouse safety and security policy and procedures
  • Observes proper use of warehouse tools and equipment
  • Reports any incident inside the warehouse
  • Participates in the regular cycle counting activities
  • Maintains good transaction files of the warehouse
  • Forklift licence training

Your training

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2.

  • 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

The apprenticeship will initially be a 15-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that apprentices either move onto a further apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business - subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.

About Dhl Global Forwarding (UK) Limited

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,100 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.

Things to consider

  • Possibility of lifting heavy objects. Continual physical/manual labour
  • Applicant will need to undergo training for forklift licence
  • There may be occasional requirement for additional hours
  • Due to employer insurance - candidates must be 18 years old or above

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativeAbility to prioritise workload

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4) — essential
  • Other 2 years’ work experience or 2 years further educ (grade NA) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 1, International Square,, Starley Way, Birmingham, B37 7HB

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