Supply Chain Administration Apprentice

Hull College of Further Education

East Riding of Yorkshire (HU1 3DG)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 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: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 9 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

• 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

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

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 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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working

About this employer

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059049.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)