Goods Inwards & Warehouse Apprentice

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Leeds

Skills: warehouse software, basic computer skills, health & safety procedures, manual handling, equipment use, safe storage

Company Overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role
Job Summary
Sulzer is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Goods Inwards & Warehouse Apprentice to join our dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn the essential operations of a busy warehouse, focusing on the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, while gaining valuable hands-on experience and working towards a recognized qualification.

Job Responsibilities
Receiving incoming deliveries — checking paperwork, inspecting goods for damage, and ensuring items match purchase orders.
Carrying out quality and quantity checks before items are accepted into stock.
Booking materials into the system using warehouse software and maintaining accurate records.
Safely handling, moving, and storing parts and components using the correct tools, equipment, and methods.
Organising stock locations to keep the warehouse tidy, efficient, and compliant with safety standards.
Supporting stock control activities such as cycle counts, stocktakes, and investigations into missing or incorrect items.
Preparing materials for internal departments to ensure production and service teams receive what they need on time.
Working closely with warehouse, logistics, and engineering teams to understand how materials flow through the business.
Following health & safety procedures and learning best practices in manual handling, equipment use, and safe storage.
Contributing to continuous improvement,



suggesting better ways to organise stock, reduce waste, or speed up workflow.

Job Qualifications
3 predicted or achieved GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English.
A strong desire to learn and develop a career in warehousing and logistics.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills, with a good attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively within a team.
A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to undertake physical tasks.
Reliable and punctual, with a robust work ethic.
Basic computer skills are advantageous.
A commitment to completing the apprenticeship program and associated training.
Must be legally eligible to work as an apprentice.

What we offer you
Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
Mentoring and support from expert technicians
Training and development programme
Work with new technologies and exciting applications
Sponsored educational opportunities and pathways to higher education
Prospect to complete part of your apprenticeship at another site in the UK
Opportunity to work abroad with customers all over the world
Potential for a permanent role with Sulzer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Continuous progression within the company
Apprentice community of over 80 apprentices across the UK
33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
Pension plan

What will your time as an apprentice look like?
This apprenticeship will be delivered on a day‑release basis, with one dedicated day each week spent at college/training provider.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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