Supply Chain Apprentice

FOLD HILL FOODS LIMITED

Boston (PE22 9RJ)

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 24 December 2025)

Posted on 12 December 2025

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Summary

Fold Hill Foods Ltd seeks an enthusiastic Supply Chain Apprentice to join our leading pet food manufacturing team. You’ll receive full training and support while completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with Boston College, gaining hands-on experience and working with skilled professionals.

• Wage:

  £26,208 a year

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 January 2026

• 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

Reporting to the Materials & Planning Manager, the Supply Chain Apprentice will learn about and support the purchasing, planning and inventory functions within the supply chain team. You will also have the opportunity to support business projects and process improvements.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Monitor stock levels and customer orders
• Monitor adherence to plan
• Research prices and source new ingredients and packaging materials
• Provide support for other team members
• Review stock levels and reduce inventory and waste
• Liaise with customers and suppliers  

Where you'll work

Fold Hill
Old Leake
Boston
PE22 9RJ

Training

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

Training provider

BOSTON 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

• The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship will take you 18 months to complete
• You will attend college at least twice a month throughout the year, where you will receive one-to-one support from your assessor and functional skills tutors 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 and above)
• Maths (grade 4 and 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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Desired additional skills:

• A natural curiosity in figuring out how things can run better
• An analytic, problem-solving mindset, be able to interpret numbers and spot trends
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Organised and methodical, with attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• A positive attitude and a willingness to work hard

About this employer

Fold Hill Foods Ltd are a Pet Food Manufacturing business whose founders have been farming the land near Boston in Lincolnshire for over 100 years. Based just 20 minutes from the centre of Boston, Fold Hill is one of the largest employers between Boston and Skegness. At Fold Hill Foods Ltd, we're more than just a company; we're a team driven by passion, expertise, and a dedication to sustainability. For generations, we've built a business that values quality and strong relationships. Now, with a significant investment in innovation and growth, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

http://www.foldhill.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• The role is designed as a stepping stone into a permanent position within the supply chain team, as Supply Chain Administrator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOSTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005007.

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Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 24 December 2025)

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