Supply Chain Administration Apprentice

Hull College of Further Education

East Riding of Yorkshire (HU1 3DG)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 October 2026

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Summary

Start your career in supply chain with a busy Brough manufacturer. You’ll support purchasing, stock, suppliers and production information while receiving training in NetSuite ERP, Excel and wider supply chain processes, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 19 November 2026

Duration

1 year

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

As a Supply Chain Administration Apprentice, you’ll work with colleagues across the business and support the day-to-day administration of the supply chain function.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting purchasing and supply chain administration
  • Updating stock and production information
  • Liaising with suppliers and internal departments
  • Using NetSuite ERP to maintain accurate information
  • Using Excel to update and manage supply chain data
  • Supporting the processing of orders and purchasing information
  • Helping to keep records and documentation accurate and up to date
  • Developing an understanding of how purchasing, stock and production work together
  • Providing general administrative support to the supply chain team

Where you'll work

Queens Gardens Site
Wilberforce Drive
Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU1 3DG

Training

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

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
  • Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
  • Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
  • Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
  • support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
  • Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Conducts handover activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
  • Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
  • Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
  • Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
  • support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
  • Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Conducts handover activities.

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 2)
  • Math (grade 2)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

About this employer

One of Hull College Partner Businesses an established manufacturing business based in Brough is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Administration Apprentice to support its busy supply chain operation.

This is a practical opportunity to gain experience across purchasing, stock, suppliers and production while developing administration skills within a manufacturing environment.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship provides a strong starting point for someone interested in developing a career within supply chain and manufacturing.

Your development will be formally reviewed after six months, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent Supply Chain Administrator role as you develop your skills and experience.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060459.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)