(App793) Apprentice Production Planning Assistant L3

NIKO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Halifax (HX2 0AX)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 31 October 2025)

Posted on 30 September 2025

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Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Production Planning & Shopfloor Management team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn how manufacturing is organised, planned, and improved — from processing orders and analysing data to managing stock, planning production, and driving efficiency on the shopfloor.

• Wage:

  £14,133.60 to £22,857.12, depending on your age

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: The role is full-time, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday is 8.00am to 12.00noon (30-min lunch break) – dependent on age.

  36 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 1 November 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• 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

You will receive full training on our in-house software and Microsoft Office and have support and training on the following duties:

• Process purchase and work orders and assist with quality reporting.
• Analyse production data to help identify improvements.
• Support stock control and warehouse/workshop operations.
• Learn how to use ERP/MRP systems for materials planning.
• Get involved in shopfloor management, scheduling, and time & motion studies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S, efficiency tracking).

Where you'll work

Hamnett House
Gibbet Street
Halifax
HX2 0AX

Training

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

Training provider

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working

Other requirements

Qualifications Required: It is a mandatory requirement that all apprentices that do not already hold a Level 2 in maths and English will work towards functional skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.

About this employer

Nico Ltd is part of Roxor Group UK, a major player in the processing, customising and distribution of bathrooms in the UK. Our businesses operate mainly out of Halifax & Bolton. However, we also have associated sites in the south of the UK, China and the United Arab Emirates. We strive to have a reputation for high quality products and services, through the people we employ, and we are fully committed to developing and utilising their skills to the full.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position.

Future Careers: Production Planner, Materials Controller, Shopfloor Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Coordinator etc.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Madeline Oxby

Madeline.Oxby@calderdale.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343463.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 31 October 2025)

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