Supply Chain Apprentice

Summary

We supply specialist products for use in areas including construction, civil engineering, renewable energy, landfill and rail.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Friday (8:30am-17:00pm).

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on individual to join our team as a Supply Chain and Warehouse Apprentice. This apprenticeship follows the Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship Standard, preparing the individual to carry out a range of moving, packaging, and stock-taking roles and duties in a warehouse environment. The role exists in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and retail, with a focus on safely managing goods, maintaining accurate stock records, and ensuring efficient distribution processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Stock Control and Inventory Management
Ensure ERP system (e.g., Opera) accurately reflects shelf stock.
Assist with monthly stock audits (minimum 10% of total inventory)
Monitor stock levels and flag replenishment needs
Organise storage to maximise available space

Logistics Coordination:

Assist with the loading and unloading of goods (incl. using forklift trucks)
Coordinate goods-in/goods-out processes and documentation.
Pick, pack, and prepare customer sales orders

Operational Efficiency:

Support the implementation of Lean and 5S principles in the warehouse
Contribute ideas to Continuous Improvement and waste reduction

Production & Site Support:

Support works order processing and BOM updates
Help maintain site tools, vehicles (pool cars/vans), and general housekeeping
Assist the Purchasing Team in sourcing and ordering goods/materials
Create and track purchase orders; manage supplier lead times and deliveries
Work with stakeholders to ensure accurate demand planning and inventory levels
Communicate with suppliers for quotations, order confirmations, and delivery updates
Learn how to manage supplier relationships and assess supplier performance
Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and procurement process improvements

Where you'll work

Marton Geotechnical Services Ltd, Geotechnical Centre, Rougham Industrial Estate
Bury St. Edmunds
IP30 9ND

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

The learner will be studying the Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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

Attention to detail
IT skills
Communication skills
Logical
Initiative
Organisation skills
Physical fitness

Other requirements

There will be elements of outside working. A full driving licence would be beneficial.

About this company

We supply specialist products for use in areas including construction, civil engineering, renewable energy, landfill and rail.

After this apprenticeship

Internal vacancies arise from time to time, departments include Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering and Operations/Production.

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