Warehouse Operator Apprentice
EssitySkelmersdale, England, United Kingdom
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Our predicted code SOC 9252 is not currently on the eligible-occupation list, so a Skilled Worker visa is unlikely for this exact role. Classifications are algorithmic — check the occupation eligibility rules and confirm with the employer.
About the role
Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career? Would you like to learn how to use the range of equipment and vehicles commonly used in a warehouse? If so, Essity’s Warehouse Operator apprenticeship will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to develop a long-lasting career.
At Essity we manufacture and sell products that are used every day, we break taboos and challenge convention, all with the intention of breaking down barriers to health and well-being globally.
In the UK we own and manufacture many leading brands, including Cushelle toilet tissue and Plenty kitchen roll. To support the manufacture of these essential products our supply chain teams work hard to ensure the teams have access to the right raw materials at the right time and that finished goods are ready for despatch.
About The Role
Join Essity as a Warehouse Operator Apprentice and over 14 months you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all supply chain warehouse functions including unloading, picking, dispatch and stock control. Combined with this you will learn how to safely operate the machinery on site, interact with customers and understand how technology supports the operation of a warehouse.
You will work Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm.
As part of the learning experience you will be required on occasion to switch to shift therefore you will need to be 18 years old by the start date. The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year.
What You Will Do
Through a combination of on the job learning and support from a tutor you will have the opportunity to learn and complete the following
At Essity we manufacture and sell products that are used every day, we break taboos and challenge convention, all with the intention of breaking down barriers to health and well-being globally.
In the UK we own and manufacture many leading brands, including Cushelle toilet tissue and Plenty kitchen roll. To support the manufacture of these essential products our supply chain teams work hard to ensure the teams have access to the right raw materials at the right time and that finished goods are ready for despatch.
About The Role
Join Essity as a Warehouse Operator Apprentice and over 14 months you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all supply chain warehouse functions including unloading, picking, dispatch and stock control. Combined with this you will learn how to safely operate the machinery on site, interact with customers and understand how technology supports the operation of a warehouse.
You will work Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm.
As part of the learning experience you will be required on occasion to switch to shift therefore you will need to be 18 years old by the start date. The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year.
What You Will Do
Through a combination of on the job learning and support from a tutor you will have the opportunity to learn and complete the following
- Understanding the importance of warehouse safety and environment issues
Who You Are
We would love to hear from you if you have a minimum of
- GCSEs at grades D / 3 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- The ability to effectively apply health and safety standards
- A willingness to work with others as part of a team
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Be dedicated to completing tasks under tight deadlines
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where you are encouraged to challenge, innovate, and grow.
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organisation where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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Application End Date:
30 Aug 2026
Job Requisition ID:
Essity263311
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 9252 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~359k in sampleP25 £24kP75 £33k
£21kmedian £28k£40k
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