Warehouse Apprentice, Joint Equipment Loans Service
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/07/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
JELS, 43 Colbourne Crescent, Cramlington, NE23 1WB
Further Information
Warehouse Apprentice
To apply: please complete the Application Form found in the supporting documents or by clicking on this link and completing online- https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK.
If you have social care or health needs and live in Northumberland, the Joint Equipment Loans Service (JELS) can provide equipment to help you to live independently at home.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The Joint Equipment Loans Service (JELS) are part of the Adults Social Care service. The team are responsible for the purchase, storage and distribution of a huge variety of equipment. We deliver more than 58,000 pieces of community equipment to people across Northumberland each year. The equipment we provide is loaned and there is no charge for the use of this service.
The main purpose of the service is to provide a large range of equipment to allow people to live as independently as possible in their own home and prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and to facilitate and support discharge to their preferred place of residence/care.
Equipment can assist people with the tasks of daily life and make it easier to provide care for them and protect them from accidents. It can also help people to move back home from hospital or avoid them having to be admitted to hospital by promoting independence and self-care.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the JELS Warehouse and Driving Team for a Warehouse Person & Driver Apprentice. Although applicants do not need to have any prior experience, they must have prior work experience and be willing to undertake duties and training to gain experience here at JELS in a busy work environment. All responsibilities will be supported with offsite apprenticeship training. We would welcome someone with an aptitude for hard work and a caring manner as we deliver community equipment to vulnerable clients.
The primary role of our apprentice is to learn through apprentice training, the various activities within our warehouse including taking in deliveries, checking for damaged/missing items, storing goods, moving stock by various methods, picking/packing orders, loading equipment for dispatch, maintaining stock records and documentation and cleaning. They are required to safely use a range of equipment, e.g. fork lift and drive vehicles. To ensure rehabilitation equipment is received, decontaminated, maintained and issued effectively and efficiently. To collect, load/unload and transport equipment to and from Client’s homes, residential homes and hospitals.
Our Warehouse drivers communicate with a wide range of professionals and clients. They have a passion to meet customers’ expectations by providing a high-quality service, which enhances clients lives. Staff will often be required to be flexible and be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Although applicants do not need to have any prior experience, they must be willing to undertake duties and training to gain experience in Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2), all responsibilities will be supported with offsite apprenticeship training.
Our Apprenticeships are structured training programmes which give you the opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship standard. They help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen industry. Getting into employment earlier means there's lots of potential for you to progress in your career quickly. More information can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
We are offering:
- Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
- 25 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Access to high quality training delivered by TRAINING PROVIDER to gain a: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2).
- Apprenticeship wage, rising to national minimum wage after 365 days.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits
- A year’s free membership to the Totum Student Discount Card
- IT equipment to support your learning (if required)
What you need:
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above (or predicted) or Level 2 Functional skills.
- Dedication and commitment to complete your apprenticeship over 18 months.
How do I apply?
To apply: please complete the Application Form by clicking on this link and completing online- https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
OR
Complete and return your completed application form to: hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
ALL POSTS CLOSE: midnight Sunday 10th July 2022.
Northumberland County Councils vision: “One Council that works for everyone”
What are Northumberland County Council’s values:
- Residents first
- Excellence and Quality
- Respect
- Keeping our communities safe and well
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre In July 2022. This role will start in early September 2022.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
We welcome applications from looked after children or care leavers, subject to meeting the minimum criteria for the job as defined in the job description, we will offer individuals an interview. Please indicate this via the supporting statement.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applications who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitnent@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.