The importance of the placement
We take our Early Careers development very seriously at Boots. We’ve got a long history of running successful apprenticeship programmes and we really want to help you achieve your full potential. This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to earn whilst you learn.
What you’ll be doing on your apprenticeship
To give you a great experience of working in this busy operation, you will be ensuring that stock is on our warehouse system for customers to order and that all customer orders placed via our online platform are picked and packed on time and to a high standard to meet customer demands. These orders are then delivered to the customer either directly to their homes or to one of our stores where the customer can collect from.
- A great experience of working in this busy operation.
- Receiving stock on our warehouse system for customers to order.
- Processing customer orders placed via our online platform are picked and packed on time and to a high standard to meet customer demands.
- Place the stock into the appropriate containers (totes) or onto pallets.
- Making sure that our stock is picked correctly and well-presented ready for our stores.
- Have opportunities to work in the Inbound, Pick & Pack & Despatch team to understand how products get to customers and stores.
- Learn about the importance of Health & Safety and drive excellent standards throughout our Warehouse.
Diversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer a number of flexible working options to suit our colleagues’ needs including job share and part time working. Our website shows examples of colleagues enjoying different working patterns. If this interests you, please talk to us about it.
Apprenticeship Highlights:
You will gain a level 2 Supply Chain Warehousing Operative.
Gain essential life skills.
Gain confidence.
To become an apprentice, you must:
- be 16 or over
- not already be in full-time education
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
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.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.