Distribution Controller Apprentice

RENOLIT CRAMLINGTON LIMITED

Northumberland (NE23 8AQ)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 January 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated Distribution Controller Apprentice to join our Materials Distribution Centre in Cramlington. In this role, you will help co‑ordinate and control the distribution of RENOLIT UK Ltd products to our global customer base. 

Wage

£15,500 a year

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Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am- 3pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Communicate with Customer Services to ensure the correct and timely release of sales orders to global markets
  • Prepare and process pick notes and labels
  • Update daily loading plans
  • Use the SAP/COAGO system to confirm picks, update stock records and produce dispatch notes
  • Ensure deliveries arrive with customers on time and in full and progress‑chase deliveries when required
  • Arrange and schedule transport in line with customer requirements
  • Check and authorise freight invoices within your authority level
  • Investigate issues that occur while goods are in transit
  • Purchasing Administration Support; converting purchasing requisitions into orders
  • Update spreadsheets daily for  pallets/racks shipped by destination
  • Provide monthly data detailing special deliveries, frequently visited destinations, areas for concern etc.

Where you'll work

Station Road
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 8AQ

Training

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

Training provider

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

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

  • Working towards the Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • Training will take place at the employer's site

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

RENOLIT is renowned worldwide for its technical excellence, modern product design, and cooperative service. Our products refine surfaces, seal, protect, stabilise, and provide many other advantages. As an international, independent family‑owned company — and a reliable business partner and employer — our ultimate goal is to ensure the long‑term success of the company.

With decorative, high‑quality, and sustainable plastic products, we create clear added value for our customers and help improve the quality of life for many people.

 

After this apprenticeship

  • Further Internal training and development as well as opportunities for internal vacancies

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008784.

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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 11:59pm)