Logistics Academy

About the Role

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth. 

Matalan are offering an exciting opportunity to start your career with one of the UK's leading family retailers, based at our Distribution Centre in Knowsley, Merseyside. 

As an Apprentice Warehouse Operative, you’ll be joining our diverse team of operatives where you’ll:

Process, pick, pack and dispatch online orders to our valued customers. Be a vital part of our Warehouse team, working together and accurately to ensure the delivery of our products in a timely manner.  Learn about the importance of Health & Safety and drive excellent standards throughout our Warehouse.

Benefits

Competitive apprenticeship salary of £19,553, increasing after 6 months depending on performance Full training provided 20% in-store and online discount On-site facilities including free parking and subsidised canteen Starting holiday allowance of 22 shifts per year increases with service Pension Scheme

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

As an Apprentice you will be completing a Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship standard with Inspiro Learning. 

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace learn and train for a specific job get paid and receive holiday leave get hands-on experience in a real job study for at least 20% of your working hours complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship be on a career path with lots of future potential

This is a fixed term contract for at least the length of the apprenticeship programme. There will be an opportunity for the role to become permanent after 6 months on the apprenticeship programme, at this point the shift pattern will change to 4 on 4 off (6am – 6pm) and wage will increase to £12 per hour.

About You

Great communication skills, Ability to work with pace and accuracy Experience working within a similar fast paced and target driven environment would be beneficial but not essential. Team players who are flexible and enthusiastic.

Equal Opportunities

Matalan value diversity and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all communities.

Matalan wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application and interview process and ultimately, in their role. We therefore encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

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