Supply Chain Warehouse Operative - Technology Recycling Apprentice J3514

About the opportunity

Our host employer, Oden Services provides IT asset disposal, electrical equipment recycling and secure data destruction services to businesses and organisations.

They are looking for a reliable and practical apprentice to join their team, supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse and helping to process computers, laptops and other IT equipment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and has an interest in computers or technology. You do not need previous warehouse or IT experience as full training, support and supervision will be provided.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to safely handle and process IT equipment, maintain accurate asset records, test equipment and carry out secure data erasure.

What you will be doing

Working alongside the Oden team, your duties will include:

• Helping to unload collections and checking equipment against collection paperwork.
• Sorting, weighing and moving equipment into the correct processing and storage areas.
• Recording asset information accurately, including equipment type, make, model and serial numbers.
• Preparing computers, laptops and storage devices for testing and secure data erasure.
• Learning how to use approved data-erasure software and record the results.
• Reporting failed erasures, damaged equipment or discrepancies to your supervisor.
• Supporting basic equipment testing and identifying equipment that may be suitable for reuse.
• Preparing equipment for resale, dispatch, recycling or secure destruction.
• Keeping warehouse and processing areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Following health and safety, environmental and information-security procedures at all times.

You will be fully trained and supervised in data-erasure processes before being authorised to carry these out independently.

About you

You do not need previous experience for this role. Oden is looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You should be:

• Reliable, punctual and ready to learn.
• Comfortable following instructions and asking questions when you are unsure.
• Careful and accurate when handling equipment and recording information.
• Interested in computers, technology or practical warehouse work.
• Happy working as part of a small team.
• Responsible when dealing with confidential information and customers' equipment.
• Comfortable undertaking physical warehouse duties and following safe manual-handling procedures.

Training

You will work towards the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship, combining practical experience at Oden with structured apprenticeship training.

Alongside your apprenticeship, Oden will provide practical training in:

• IT asset processing
• Equipment testing
• Secure data erasure
• Asset and record management
• Warehouse processes
• Health, safety and secure handling procedures

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by Oden, your training provider and SWAC, helping you to build your skills, confidence and experience in the workplace.

After the apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification alongside valuable hands-on experience within the IT asset recycling and data-security sector.

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into further roles with Oden Services, subject to performance and business requirements.