Material Management Apprentice

Medtronic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in London seeks a motivated apprentice to join the Integrated Health Solutions team. You will complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while supporting materials management in a hospital setting. The role is a full-time onsite position starting October 2026, spanning 18 months.

This programme covers inventory control, reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to help deliver safe patient care within a hospital environment and across internal teams.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Interest in business administration, supply chain, healthcare operations, or data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory management and stock tracking within the hospital environment.
• Assist with maintaining accurate master data records in inventory systems.
• Help prepare daily, weekly, and ad hoc performance and stock reports.
• Support cycle counts, stock reviews and obsolescence risk reduction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and hospital stakeholders on inventory updates.

Skills

Maths & English GCSE

Interest in business administration

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Organisation & prioritisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis (basic)

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeJoin Medtronic's Integrated Health Solutions (IHS) team and gain hands-on experience supporting materials management operations within a hospital environment. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop knowledge of healthcare supply chains, inventory management, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and data analysis. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will build practical business administration skills while completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and contributing to the delivery of safe and efficient patient care.Apprenticeship details:• Start date: October 2026• Location: London• Duration: 18 months• Working hours: full-time• Work model: Onsite, working daily from a hospital site in Central LondonResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:• Support inventory management activities, including ordering, receiving, storing, and tracking stock within the hospital environment.• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and master data records within inventory management systems.• Help prepare daily, weekly, and ad hoc reports to support operational performance and stock management.• Support cycle counts, stock reviews, and activities aimed at reducing product obsolescence and expiry risks.• Assist with product launches, product changes, and inventory updates by coordinating with internal teams and hospital stakeholders.• Help identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives that enhance materials management and user experience.Required Knowledge and Skills:• GCSE Grade A*-C in Maths and English (or equivalent).• Interest in business administration, supply chain, healthcare operations, or data analysis.• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks and prioritise workload.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.• Demonstrated attention to detail and willingness to learn in a professional environment.Would be a plus:• Previous experience in a healthcare, hospital, logistics, or customer-facing environment.• Awareness of inventory management, supply chain, or data analysis concepts.• Interest in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Pay range: 27,690 GBP gross annually