Supply Chain Apprentice

Summary

Responsive Engineering are a contract manufacturer based in the North East of England. We specialise in large, complex fabrications for the Defence, Energy and Rail sectors. We are recruiting to join our logistics team as an Supply Chain and Logistics Apprentice. You must be 18 or over for this for due to insurance purposes.

Wage

£15,500 a year

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£15,500 - £16,500

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 15:30pm and Friday, 7:00am - 12:00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Raising purchase orders within the ERP system (Epicor)
Goods Receiving within Epicor
Serving as a point of contact for REL when working directly with subcontractors
Liaising with internal stakeholders and advising when raw material and subcontracted parts has arrived
Assisting in the creation of tenders for goods and services
Expediting orders and escalating as required
Monitor supplier performance and support the QCD monthly meeting (Quality Cost and Delivery)
Support with invoice queries
Learn and apply core supply chain skills to support both inbound (goods in) and outbound (goods out) logistics operations.
Rotate across departments within Responsive Engineering to understand and support various aspects of production and supply chain processes.
Assist in maintaining the timely flow of resources to manufacturing teams, ensuring all items meet required specifications and deadlines.
Monitor and ensure customer deliveries are on time and in full, proactively progressing any delayed shipments.
Investigate issues related to goods in transit, liaising with the relevant department and transport providers to gather facts, assess the situation, follow claims through to resolution, documenting and communicating outcomes.
Support the claims process from initiation through to resolution, documenting outcomes and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.

Where you'll work

Armstrong Works
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6UX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Your training plan

Working towards Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Training will take place at employer's site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

£4.00 per working day food allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Cycle to Work scheme Employee health benefits Death in service life insurance Personal injury scheme Free onsite parking

About this company

Responsive Engineering Ltd provides a complete diverse, end-to-end manufacturing capabilities under one roof. Utilising technology and highly skilled employees, we provide discreet components or full-service offerings to our customers to a very high standard. As a company, we value safety, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and trust - ensuring strong partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will embody these values and demonstrate a dedication to fostering a safe, positive, and supportive work environment. We are committed to being first in line when it comes to taking responsibility for complex manufacturing solutions and to be recognised for customer and employee excellence. Overall, Responsive Engineering Ltd is dedicated to delivering manufacturing engineered solutions that meet the needs of our customers, while upholding our core values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, safety, and trust.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified there is the possibility of a permanent role in the production team.
If successful further development opportunities may be offered.
Working within a manufacturing setting is challenging and rewarding, Responsive Engineering are committed to supporting its people throughout their career.

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