Your new role
Brief overview of the role
At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. Which is why we’re on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around. Whether you’re in the warehouse, out on the road, in our head office, or in a customer’s home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, you’ll deliver moments that matter.
This is a 3.5-year Degree Apprenticeship program designed to develop future leaders across The Sofa Delivery Company's supply chain. Apprentices will gain a 360-degree understanding of our logistics network through rotations in large-scale distribution centres and central support functions. You will work on strategic projects that support business innovation and complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Supply Chain Management at Sheffield Hallam University
Vacancy description
The successful individual will:
Work towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Supply Chain Management. This involves block release training at Sheffield Hallam University for theoretical knowledge, which will pair with your on the job experience within this placement
Master the Operation through hands-on placements across different logistics functions. You'll learn exactly how we handle stock, maintain our fleet, and coordinate complex home deliveries.
Develop Leadership Skills on the front line, taking responsibility for managing warehouse teams and delivery experts to keep our safety high and deliver moments that matter
Improve How We Work, finding ways to make our processes simpler—from making routes more efficient to giving customers better service. You’ll have a genuine chance to make a real impact.
Collaborate with fellow apprentices on strategic projects to demonstrate knowledge, apply experience, and create delivery moments that matter.
Key Responsibilities:
Placements will be initially assigned by The Sofa Delivery Company. Later placements will be developed with your needs and ambitions in mind. Options include:
Customer Delivery Centre (CDC) Warehouse: Supporting the Shift Manager, responsible for meeting all customer needs safely and efficiently, and leading teams to achieve Warehouse KPIs.
Customer Delivery Centre (CDC) Transport: Supporting the Shift Manager, responsible for an effective and compliant transport department, engaging with drivers and managing performance.
National Sort Centre/Home: A combination of the above roles, operating within a different model.
Transport Compliance: Working within the compliance team to ensure legal and regulatory standards across the network.
Grow (Commercial Operations): Engaging with our external clients to deliver outstanding service.
Optimise or Evolve Projects: Joining the Innovation team to work on our in-year or future strategic projects.
Desired skills:
Good analytical skills: able to interpret data and use it to make solid decisions.
Leadership Potential: A friendly, relatable approach, able to build relationships and work well as part of a team.
Resilient: Able to face challenges with composure and good humour, with the confidence to lead.
Excellent communication skills: Able to engage with people from all backgrounds, communicate clearly, and deliver confidently.
Excellent IT Skills.
Personal qualities:
Can Do attitude: positive approach to challenges, happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
Proactive Thinker: Takes the initiative to get things done, always looking ahead for the next challenge.
Problem Solver: A natural problem solver, staying calm under pressure
Adaptability - flexible to meet changing needs of the customer and the wider business
Fosters an inclusive environment, ensures those around feel valued, heard, and equal
Desired qualifications:
The usual entry requirements are GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English language at grade C or grade 4, or above - plus the following:
112 UCAS points including at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications