Supply Chain Management Apprentice - Ripon
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You will learn and develop to be a DC Manager of the future, working tenaciously through a structured training plan over 3 years to gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead a team of up to 500+ colleagues within a Distribution Centre.
Summary
You will inspire to be the best you can be and build excellent working relationships with customers and other teams within WUK to develop a wide network of contacts and to ensure business development opportunities are identified and converted.
OVERVIEW
Year One:
• Learn the basics of how a DC operates getting hands on experience within all areas
• Obtain formal qualifications such as Material Handling Equipment, 6th Sigma
• Complete planned experience within our branch network for Plumb & Parts (Local & Contract)
• Complete necessary training to be competent in job role, including aspects of Team Leader development
• Undertake a 3 month efficiency project
• 12month Project presentation/ work level sign off
Year Two:
• Start Management Role (Warehouse)
• Accountable for a team of colleagues including all aspects of people management
• Understand all aspects of Health & Safety and leading the Safety Management Audit Tool (SMAT) process with the team. Set and maintain a culture of ‘Safety First’
• Spend time with other areas of the business such inventory and transport
• Understand all aspects of Compliance Legal and Safety including internal audits
• Start Level 4 Apprenticeship (approx. 15 months)
• Spend time in different DC Locations across the Country
• Work level sign off
Year Three:
• Complete Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Spend time shadowing DC Manager
• Understand all aspects of workforce planning
• Understand P&L management
• Work Level sign off
You will work towards your Team Leader Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship to begin with which will last 15 months, you will then work towards your level 4 Apprenticeship.
Requirements and Prospectus
Desired skills
Essential:
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable:
- Minimum of 3 A’Level's A*-C or equivalent qualification BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Personal qualities
- A positive attitude and growth mindset
- Not afraid to get their hands dirty
- Resilience, persistence and a proactive approach
- High attention to detail, quality and standards
Qualifications required
- Full UK Driving license, or soon to pass
Future prospects
3 year Apprenticeship programme with ongoing support and development, leading to a DC Management role.
Training to be delivered
Team Leader Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship
Functional Skills in Maths and English
About the employer
As a leading plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist merchant in the UK, we aim to be the first choice for trade customers across the country.
We take pride in offering excellent specialist know-how, being easy to do business with, offering confidence that the price is right and making sure we deliver on our promises.
We build our businesses through the quality of our people; the excellent service they provide and their strong relationships with customers and suppliers. We invest heavily in our colleagues through a company-wide training structure focused on developing core skills, and offer an award-winning pension and rewards package.
Address
Melmerby DCRipon
HG4 5NB
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