Logistics Apprentice (Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3)

VERDANT SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS HALIFAX LIMITED

HALIFAX (HX4 9BH)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 February 2026

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Summary

Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking a motivated Logistics Apprentice to join our Halifax site for a 2.5‑year apprenticeship programme starting in March 2026.

This role will be based onsite as a Logistics Coordinator, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager under the direct supervision of the Logistics Supervisor.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Starting salary: £18,000pa

Upon completion of Year 1: £21,500pa

Upon completion of Year 2: £25,000pa

Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours
The working hours will be 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30min lunch break each day (37.5 hours per week).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 5 March 2026

Duration

2 years 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

Please note: candidates must be age 18 upon joining Verdant as the upper level COMAH site requires the age requirement. 

What you'll be doing at work:

The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop your skills in organising and coordinating a network of interconnected businesses involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Coordinating outbound deliveries
  • Selecting trailer types and supporting route planning
  • Communicating with hauliers and internal teams
  • Supporting export shipments and customs compliance
  • Handling consignments, including those involving dangerous goods

The Halifax site is one of three production facilities specialising in surfactants, natural and synthetic polymers, and amines. We develop innovative formulations that support our customers with sustainable, high‑performing solutions designed to deliver:

  • Cleansing
  • Softening
  • Moisturising
  • Gelling
  • Texturing
  • Penetrating and dispersal properties

Our products serve a wide range of end markets including home and personal care, agricultural specialties, industrial and architectural coatings, oil & gas, and various other industrial applications.

Where you'll work

BROOKWOODS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BURRWOOD WAY
HOLYWELL GREEN
HALIFAX
HX4 9BH

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

Supply chain practitioner (fast moving consumer good) (previously Operator Manager), Level 3 qualification:

  • You will attend college 1 week every quarter over the full period of the apprenticeship
  • You will need to complete functional skills if required
  • The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college
    Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.

More training information

Candidates must be age 18 upon joining Verdant, as the upper level COMAH site requires the age requirement. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Skills & Experience Required:

  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above
  • A genuine interest in developing a career in Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Good IT capability, with proficient Excel skills essential
  • Ability to solve problems effectively
  • Ability to build cooperative working relationships across departments
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older for Health & Safety reasons

About this employer

At Verdant, we offer chemistry that improves the quality of life for millions of people. World-leading consumer brands and industrial companies turn to us for surfactant-based solutions and batch specialties.

Our vision & mission is to be a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions that enrich human well-being

https://www.verdantspecialty.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 23 days holiday per annum
  • Aviva Pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 5%)
  • Help@Hand assistance (24 hour GP services, Physiotherapy, Professional Mental Health support)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunties for you to secure a permanant role at Verdant and/or other opportunites. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013022.

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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:59pm)