Apprentice Warehouse Person

Apprentice Warehouse Person

Join Howdens and launch your career as an Apprentice Warehouse Person. At Howdens, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers. With a long‑standing commitment to developing talent, we’ve been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices don’t just do a job – they build lasting careers.

• Engaging with customers in a courteous, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
• Ensuring effective stock maintenance, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintaining general housekeeping duties, including stock rotation, cleanliness and tidiness, in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conducting security and compliance checks on incoming stock and outgoing orders, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Performing daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, promptly reporting any defects to the Depot Manager.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective planning and organising abilities.
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• The right to work in the UK and related evidence.

If you have considerable experience in a similar role, you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full‑time role, please visit  to see our non‑apprenticeship opportunities.

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeship.
• Training provided by our in‑house Learning & Development Team.
• Support from external training providers.
• A 15‑month program, including a minimum 12‑month learning period and end‑point assessment.
• Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test for the end‑point assessment and apprenticeship completion.

• A competitive £16,686 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products.

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, we’re a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships. We are committed to being worthwhile for all concerned and aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email  with the job title and location, and we’ll be happy to help.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.