Apprentice Supply Chain - Nick Young Tractor Parts LTD

Lincoln College; West Lindsey; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Nick Young Tractor Parts LTD is offering an Apprenticeship in Supply Chain. You will support purchasing, manage supplier information, and maintain stock data while gaining hands-on experience and structured training.

The programme leads to a Supply Chain Level 2 apprenticeship with a work-based trainer and monthly college attendance. Full-time hours are 8.30am–5.00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break and a 30-minute paid lunch, and you will need your own transport as the site is not accessible by

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/4) required.
• Own transport and ability to drive.
• Computer-based work, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder as needed.
• Check supplier pricing and availability.
• Communicate with suppliers by phone and email.
• Request and compare supplier quotations; monitor orders.
• Liaise with warehouse, sales and customer service to meet stock requirements.

Skills

Logical

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/4)

Job description

Apprentice Supply Chain - Nick Young Tractor Parts LTD

An exciting opportunity to join Nick Young Tractor Parts as a Supply Chain Apprentice. You’ll support our purchasing team with sourcing parts, managing supplier information and maintaining stock data, while developing valuable commercial and procurement skills through hands‑on experience and structured training.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Assist with creating and processing purchase orders.

Monitor stock levels and help identify when products need to be reordered.

Check supplier pricing and availability.

Communicate with existing suppliers by phone and email.

Request and compare supplier quotations. Monitor outstanding orders and expected delivery dates.

Liaise with suppliers regarding delayed, missing or incorrect deliveries.

Help maintain accurate product and supplier information within our business systems.

Support the purchasing team with product research and sourcing new parts.

Develop an understanding of supplier lead times, minimum order quantities and pricing.

Assist with identifying opportunities to improve purchasing costs and stock availability.

Work closely with the warehouse, sales and customer service teams to understand stock requirements.

Learn about the tractor-parts industry and develop knowledge of the products we sell.

Carry out general administrative duties within the purchasing department.

Follow company procedures relating to purchasing, stock control, health and safety and data protection.

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Supply Chain Level 2.

A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.

This is a work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0259-v1-0

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Once qualified, candidates can expect to progress in many different business sectors. Having learned many transferable skills that could act as a stepping stone into more senior roles.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Logical
• Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Other Requirements

This role involves a significant amount of computer-based work, so the ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of attention to detail is essential. The workplace is not accessible by public transport, so the successful apprentice will need to have their own transport and be able to drive.

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with 30 minutes unpaid break and 30 minutes paid lunch

£16,640 a year

Qualification

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2

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Salary: £12,480 a year. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.