Warehouse & Sales Assistant Apprenticeship

Company: Dustcontrol UK Ltd
Location: Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Sector: Logistics / Warehousing
Ref: VAC-13254
Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2024
Start Date: 07/05/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Thursday - 0830 to 1700 hours. Friday - 0830 to 1630 hours. One hour for lunch.

Brief Description

Responsible for the smooth running of the warehouse and also to be an initial point of contact for incoming calls, sales emails and customer inquiries.

Qualifications Required

English & Maths GCSE

Personal Qualities

Computer literate with Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Knowledge of a SAP package would be useful but training will be given. A good standard of written and spoken English in all communications. Be comfortable working with numbers and mathematical calculations.

Skills Required

A good attention to detail, be well organised, conscientious, good communication skills, reliable and have the flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Comfortable working alone or with others. Willing to learn and develop a technical knowledge of our products. Customer focused and maintain a high standard of performance. Possess problem solving skills. Patience.

Training to be Provided

Full in house training to be provided towards the successful completion of the Level 2 SUPPLY CHAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE standard which includes Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 if applicable.

Future Prospects

Possibility of progression within family business.

Vacancy Detail

The role is based at our Milton Keynes warehouse and office with the primary focus being responsible for the smooth running of goods in and out of the warehouse, including picking and packing, keeping the place neat and tidy, and in good order. You will also be an initial point of contact for incoming telephone calls, answering customer queries and sales order processing as well as general support as necessary reporting to the Office Manager. Commonly, the office part of the role would be in the morning and warehouse in the afternoon although this would be managed according to company priorities.

Other Information

Physical fitness as this is a physical role that will not be easy for someone who is unfit. Lifting is also part of the role.