Apprentice Purchasing Administrator

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SWIFTPAK LIMITED in Theale, RG7 4 PN, offers an Administration Assistant apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting supply chain activities, purchase orders, supplier relations, stock levels and product data globally.

The role includes maintaining ERP records, monitoring deliveries, forecasting and replenishment, and resolving supply issues while updating product information to ensure stock accuracy.

Qualifications

• Essential: attention to detail and high organisation skills.
• Experience with data handling and routine admin tasks.
• Competence with computer systems and basic Excel/office tools.
• Able to work accurately in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply chain by helping manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, stock levels and product data across UK and international suppliers.
• Maintain accurate ERP records, monitor deliveries, assist with forecasting and replenishment.
• Help resolve supply issues and keep product information up to date.
• Develop skills in supply chain, inventory control and operations on a daily basis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Curious & Keen to Learn

High Personal Standards

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Other (Computer Skills) Systems

Tools

ERP systems

Stock management software

Job description

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

Theale (RG7 4 PN)

Summary

We're looking for someone who loves organisation, accuracy and making things run smoothly. You'll ensure our products are available when our customers need them, our systems remain accurate, and our suppliers continue to deliver high standards.

Annual wage

£20,000 FIRST year

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Administration assistant

Hours

Monday Friday, hours either 8am - 5pm or 7:30am - 4:30pm, with 30-minutes for lunch and 2 x 15-minute breaks.

40 hours a week

Duration

13 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you ll do at work

• As an apprentice, you ll support the supply chain by helping manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, stock levels and product data across UK and international suppliers.
• You ll maintain accurate ERP records, monitor deliveries, assist with forecasting and replenishment.
• You will help resolve supply issues.
• The role also includes updating product information, supporting stock accuracy, tracking market prices and developing strong skills in supply chain, inventory control and operations daily.

Where you ll work

Unit 1 Total Park Station Road, Theale, RG7 4 PN

Check your travel to work before you apply!

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Administration assistant

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

Administration Assistant Level 2

End Point Assessment

Monthly Tutor/Assessor Sessions

More training information

The programme focuses on practical administrative skills that will be applied within the individual's organisation. The high impact areas of knowledge include team working, data handling and management, awareness of key legislation, self-management and communication, all of which are transferable across an organisation, delivering results throughout a business.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other (Computer Skills) Systems (Grade Experience) essential

Desired qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 9-4 (A -C desirable

GCSE Mathematics (Grade 9-4 (A -C desirable

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
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Accuracy & Methodical approach
• Proactive
• Curious & Keen to Learn
• High Personal Standards
• Takes Pride in Being Thorough

Other requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills
• Accurate and methodical approach
• Good problem-solving ability
• Proactive and able to spot issues early
• Comfortable working with systems and processes
• Naturally curious and keen to learn
• Able to manage tasks efficiently
• High personal standards
• Takes pride in completing work accurately and thoroughly
• Very busy role in an open office environment
• Comfortable interacting with others and keeping on top of work
• Full-time, on-site role

About this company

Swiftpak's foundation is built on our core values. Our mission is to make our customers' operations as productive and stress-free as possible in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This role was created in view of progressing into QA (Quality Assurance) and compliance as a second step. This would involve taking ownership of all QA and keeping all records and procedures up to date in view of maintaining our accreditations.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

(phone number removed)

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC(phone number removed).