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Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2

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Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Warehouses are the engine rooms of our economy—and skilled operatives are what keep them moving. This Level 2 apprenticeship is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Whether you’re new to the sector or looking to grow within it, this programme builds real-world competence in the safe and efficient handling of goods—across storage, stock control, packaging, and dispatch.

Who Is This Apprenticeship For

  • New entrants looking to start a career in warehousing, logistics, or distribution

  • Existing staff looking to formalise their experience and progress in their role

  • Employers aiming to upskill their workforce and improve operational efficiency

No fluff. Just practical, job-ready skills taught by industry-experienced tutors.

Key Outcomes

By completing this apprenticeship, learners will be able to:

  • Safely receive, store, pick, pack and dispatch goods

  • Operate handling equipment such as pallet trucks or forklifts (if part of their role)

  • Accurately record stock movement using warehouse management systems

  • Work effectively as part of a team and meet operational targets

  • Understand regulations around safety, hygiene, manual handling and sustainability

Apprenticeship Overview

  • Level: 2 (Intermediate)

  • Duration: 12 months (plus up to 3 months for End-Point Assessment)

  • Delivery model: Blended learning (tutor-led workshops + online modules via OLLIE)

  • Location: Nationwide coverage with employer-based delivery

  • Start dates: Flexible, monthly intakes available

What’s Covered?

Training is aligned with the national occupational standard and includes:

  • Maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse environment

  • Receiving, handling, and storing goods to the correct standards

  • Picking and packing to meet specific order requirements

  • Using mechanical handling equipment correctly and safely

  • Stock-taking and inventory control

  • Understanding the importance of accuracy, hygiene and sustainability

  • Communication, teamworking, and problem-solving in logistics

All modules are supported with online content, workplace learning, and regular progress reviews.

Training & Support

Apprentices will be supported every step of the way:

  • Dedicated tutor throughout the programme

  • 12-weekly formal progress reviews

  • 1-to-1 guidance and tailored development plans

  • Access to our custom learning platform: OLLIE

  • Maths & English support up to Level 2, if required

We don’t just teach—we coach, support, and push learners to succeed.

Entry Requirements

To join this programme, learners must:

  • Be employed in a relevant warehousing role

  • Be able to access the duties required to complete the apprenticeship

  • Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject

  • Undertake an initial assessment in maths and English if not already qualified

Note: Learners must achieve Level 1 in English and maths, and work towards Level 2, as part of the programme.

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

After completing the training phase, learners will move through EPA Gateway into the final assessment, carried out by an independent assessor. This includes:

  1. Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

    • Learners will discuss real-life workplace examples from their portfolio

    • Demonstrates understanding of knowledge, skills, and behaviours

  2. Observation with questions

    • A live workplace observation under normal working conditions

    • Assessor will ask questions to validate performance

EPA outcomes: Fail / Pass / Distinction

Typical Job Roles

This apprenticeship opens up a range of roles, including:

  • Warehouse Operative

  • Picker / Packer

  • Forklift Driver (with separate licence)

  • Stock Controller

  • Logistics Operative

It also lays the foundation for progression into Team Leader, Supervisor or Logistics Technician roles.

Let’s Get Moving

Talk to us today about how this apprenticeship can strengthen your workforce or kickstart a career in logistics.

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Contact Us

SP Training
Helvellyn Building
Carlisle Airport Business Park
Carlisle
CA6 4NW