Apprentice Purchasing Administrator

Intec Business Colleges Ltd; Theale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site apprenticeship

College-based training

Potential progression

Job summary

Swiftpak Limited in Theale, RG7 4PN, is offering an apprenticeship for an Administration Assistant. You will work on supply chain tasks, manage orders, and gain hands-on experience in a busy on-site environment.

The program includes regular college training, at least 20% of working hours in study, and progression opportunities into QA and compliance as a second step.

Essential qualifications include basic computer skills and GCSEs; strong organisation and attention to detail are valued.

Qualifications

• Essential: Other computer skills and systems experience.
• Desirable: GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics (grade 9-4).

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.
• Update product information, support stock accuracy, tracking market prices and developing skills in supply chain, inventory control and operations daily.

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

Education

Other (Computer Skills) Systems (Grade Experience) essential

GCSE English (Grade 9-4) desirable

GCSE Mathematics (Grade 9-4) desirable

Job description

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

Theale (RG7 4PN)

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

GBP20,000 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 4PN

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWIFTPAK LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

(phone number removed)

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