Logistics Operative Apprentice

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 8 May 2026

LOCATION

Jarrow

TYPE

Contract

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Delivery Equipment Fitting Customer Service Order Processing Inventory Management Communication Skills Time Management Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Logistics Operative Apprentice, 37 hpw

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Logistics Operative Apprentice to join the Living Better Lives team. This is a fixed-term 18-month contract, full-time, based at the Living Better Lives Resource Centre, Jarrow.

Salary: £8.22 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full time
Hours per week: 37
Closing date: Noon, Monday 1 June 2026

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are continuing our exciting journey of change which focuses on supporting our residents to live healthier lives longer, promoting independence and wellbeing through delivering personalised services in partnership with them.

As part of the Living Better Lives team, you will help our residents to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Your main duties of delivery, fitting, demonstration, collection, and maintenance service to clients in receipt of equipment will assist in maintaining their independence or support carers to do so.

Training

You will undertake a Facilities Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 and be supported by the team to experience all areas of the service, from delivering equipment to customer service, processing orders and maintenance of the inventory.

Requirements

Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the minimum English and Maths requirement is Entry Level 3. British Sign Language qualifications are an alternative for whom this is their primary language.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact Chris Taylor, Community Equipment Services Manager on (0191) 424 4084 or email [contact hidden].

Further information on apprenticeships: Apprenticeships - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Benefits package: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.

Sponsorship: We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Privacy notice: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants.

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