Apprenticeship Β· earn while you train Β· live UK standard from the careers engine
Apprenticeship

Express delivery sortation hub operative

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Contribute to the successful processing of items within the expected timeframe.

What you'd do

Sort and process incoming and outgoing parcels accurately
Scan parcels and update tracking records
Load and unload delivery vehicles safely
Identify and handle damaged or mis-sorted items
Follow health and safety procedures in the hub
Work to throughput targets and shift schedules
Maintain a clean and organised sortation area

What you'd learn

Parcel sortation processes and conveyor systems
Scanning technology and warehouse management systems
Health and safety in a fast-paced hub environment
Accuracy and quality control in sortation
Manual handling and load-securing techniques
Teamwork and communication in shift-based operations
Ready to look for a place?
See live Express delivery sortation hub operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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