What is a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative?
A Supply Chain Warehouse Operative is someone who leads the moving, packaging and stock-taking of items in a warehouse environment. No two days are the same, you could do anything from: packing orders, taking deliveries, using a range of equipment (e.g., fork lift trucks) and maintaining stock records.
There are lots of exciting jobs out there and the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative role can take you down the Transport and Logistics career path. With plenty of London apprenticeships, keep reading to see how you could become a Warehouse Operative!
Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship
About You
You will love communicating with a variety of people and customers. You’re passionate about finding solutions and exceeding customer expectations – by providing first class service, you help businesses retain customers! You thrive under pressure and will become a master of Management Systems in no time. You’ll need to be flexible with work patterns because you might need to work nights, evenings or weekends.
5 key things you’ll do:
- Show integrity, positivity and motivation with every task. You’ll be an advocate for the business.
- Take ownership for your own performance and training, keen to become an industry expert and improve processes.
- Contribute towards environmental sustainability on the job.
- Adapt to new technology, systems and equipment – keep an eye out for developments that could help the business.
- Be a team player and willing to help others.
7 Ways to Stand Out
To thrive in this apprenticeship, it’s all about passion and potential. You’ll learn a lot on the job, but here are some of the topics that could make you stand out from the crowd:
- Be aware of basic IT and relevant technology or systems, this could include warehousing management, data capture, radio and barcoding systems. Stay up to date with developing IT that ensures the safe and efficient processing of goods.
- Understand relevant regulations and legislation that governs the supply chain industry, your subsectors and your role. It’s important to know and avoid the consequences of breaking legal guidelines – they are there to bring out the best in you and keep you safe.
- Think about the impact of warehouse operations on your health. Operations is a physically demanding job, so you’ll need to keep fit and be conscious of your physical capabilities.
- Businesses are stepping up their corporate social responsibility. Stand out by contributing ideas that could help minimise the negative impact your work (and the wider industry) has on the environment. Some areas to think about include maintaining a high level of housekeeping, managing waste effectively and packing materials. The goal is to reduce waste and cost!
- Operate and handle equipment safely. You’ll be working with lots of different machinery and tools that need to be used effectively and maintained. These could include forklift trucks, high street trucks, powered pallet trucks or man up trucks. This role requires precision as you’ll be finding the best ways to move vehicles in restricted spaces and position equipment.
- Teamwork makes the dream work. You need to be able to work individually and as part of a team to safely handle objects. Together, you’ll need to maintain a high level of housekeeping and manage waste effectively. You’ll use your initiative to find instructions or guidance when needed and check for missing or damaged items. You’ll need to look out for each other’s safety, security and health.
- Companies are looking for advocates. You’ll be an asset to the company if you promote their values. You’ll be good at communicating effectively with customers and colleagues, to anticipate and meet their needs.
Conclusion
Transport and Logistics is an exciting career path and becoming a Warehouse Operative could just be the beginning. If you’d like to find out more about this or other apprenticeships, subscribe to our newsletter below!
