Apprentice Purchasing Assistant FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a support role for our Purchasing Department. The candidate will gain experience in Materials Management, Production Planning, Production Control and Purchasing. This apprenticeship will be delivered via Babington.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,828.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
22 Aug 2022
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Date posted
04 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000051739
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The Materials Management Assistant will be responsible for a wide variety of duties and responsibilities including:
- Being part of the manufacturing planning team, working within a fast-paced accredited manufacturing environment
Basic SAP operations including MRP checks/inventory management checks
Filing, Evaluating, Completion of Production Process Documentation
Printing of labels used internally and for the products filled on the plant - Supporting production capacity planning by updating process order dates in SAP
- Monthly updating of RM prices within SAP
- Order confirmation entry
- Invoice query quantity discrepancy validation
The applicant would gain an all-round overview of each of the departments listed above and would in time be able to help cover roles during sickness, holidays etc. and of course if we were to lose a member of any team, there would be the possibility of them stepping into the role that needed filling.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
The duration of the apprenticeship is 18 months. During this qualification, you will complete training with a specialist trainer reviewing and learning business protocols in an administrative role.
Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. In months 9-12, you will work towards business improvement, which will include reporting and implementing a project for the business.
The business improvement will take you through to EPA where you will complete 1 test, a discussion within your role and present a presentation on the business improvement you have implemented. The qualification is delivered face-to-face with remote visits, and you will have a designated trainer that you can always speak to for support and advice.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Progression for the right candidate.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC
https://www.fuchs.com/uk/en/company/about-fuchs/
Address
New Century Street
Hanley
Stoke On Trent
ST1 5HU
Training
Training provider
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Contact
Sandeep Beesla
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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