Supply Chain Administration Apprentice - RMMV
RHEINMETALL MAN MILITARY VEHICLES UK LTD
Bristol (BS32 4GQ)
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 December 2025
Contents
Summary
The purpose of this role is to train a suitable candidate to meet the future needs of the RMMV Spares, repairs supply chain function. Acquisition of specialised skills under the tutelage of experienced colleagues.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- Learning at the workplace is the key goal. Follow an agreed apprenticeship rotation within the RMMV department
- Building professional relationships throughout the organisation
- Learning by assisting with the administration and co-ordination of both spares and repairs work streams of the RMMV-UK business under the tutelage of relevant RMMV team members
- Rotating around the relevant RMMV departments. The main role will be within the repairs team but we will rotate the apprentice to include learning time in Spares, Commercial, Finance and Engineering functional areas
- Liaising with colleagues in the wider RMMV team on a regular basis sharing best practice, identifying opportunities for procedural improvement and providing materiel advice as required
- Maintenance of a learning log
- Positively receiving feedback and show ability to continuously improve
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as may be required
Daily tasks:
- Processing purchase orders
- Processing work demands
- Use of SAP
- Use of Excel
- Checking and processing information and technical data
- Liaising with suppliers and wider supply chain
- Liaising with warehousing and other subcontractors
- Some previous work experience in a customer facing role would be beneficial
We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic apprentice to join our team
The apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and assignments, as well as delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders. You should be well organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.
To be successful as an apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure. Outstanding apprentices are those who respond well to criticism, build good relationships with colleagues, and ultimately make a lasting impression.
Where you'll work
Rheinmetall House
2630 The Quadrant, Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4GQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers
- City of Bristol College
- Off site in its entirety
More training information
- Training will be fully within the workplace at Rheinmetal with an assessor coming out once every month to meet and complete teaching and learning etc.
- You will be expected to keep to your off the job hours which your employer will inform you of how these will work, typically one day per week to complete assignments etc.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Driving licence desirable
- Time management
- Good interpersonal skills
About this employer
Rheinmetall AG, one of the World's leading producers of defence systems and equipment for ground, air and naval forces. Headquartered in Germany, Rheinmetall Defence business has representation in sixteen countries, including in the United Kingdom. Operating across three divisions; Weapons & Munitions, Electronic Solutions and Vehicle Systems, they set the global standard for excellence in their field. Vehicle Systems Division consists of two legal entities; Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK (RMMV UK) which is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) which is jointly owned by Rheinmetall AG and MAN Truck & Bus AG and is the leading global provider of military wheeled logistical and wheeled tactical vehicle systems. The second legal entity is Rheinmetall Land Systems (RLS) which is responsible for tracked tactical vehicles and turret systems. RLS is represented in the UK by Rheinmetall Defence UK.
RMMV UK provides support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Support Vehicle (SV) fleet totalling in excess of 7500 platforms.
Company benefits
- Bupa
- Access to local Gym
- Pension matched by employer
- Bonus 15% split into 40% of business success and 60% personal objectives
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
- Full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004877.
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Closes in 22 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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