Supply Chain Apprentice

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS LIMITED; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS LIMITED is offering a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship at the Balliol Business Park site in Longbenton. The role supports procurement, sustainability and logistics, gaining hands-on experience across the end-to-end supply chain.

The apprentice will help raise purchase orders, maintain ERP data, track deliveries, support ESG data collection, and assist with freight documentation and stock control. Training is provided by an approved provider.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at grade 5/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Support: raise and process purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, maintain ERP/MRP data, track orders and assist with invoice queries.
• Sustainability Support: maintain sustainability data, engage suppliers on ESG initiatives and report metrics.
• Logistics & Operations Support: coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, assist with imports/exports documentation, liaise with freight forwarders, maintain stock records.
• General Supply Chain Administration: keep records, reports and KPI data, support continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE maths and English

Job description

Introduction

The Supply Chain Apprentice will support the Procurement, Sustainability, and Logistics functions, gaining hands-on experience across the end-to-end supply chain.

About the Employer

Advanced, based at The Bridges on Balliol Business Park in Longbenton, is a specialist manufacturer of life-safety and fire protection technology. The company designs, develops and manufactures intelligent fire detection and alarm systems used in commercial, industrial and public buildings around the world.

Its product range includes fire alarm control panels, detection systems, emergency lighting, fire paging, false-alarm management and extinguishing control systems. Its equipment is designed to provide reliable early warning of fire and help protect people, buildings and critical infrastructure.

Advanced has a significant research, development and manufacturing operation at Balliol Business Park. The company brought its administration and operations together at the Longbenton site to support its manufacturing, R&D and commercial activities. Its products are installed internationally, including in major and high-profile buildings, and the company has developed systems capable of supporting anything from individual buildings to large, multi-site networks.

The company is part of Halma plc, a global group specialising in life-saving technologies. Advanced is therefore a particularly relevant local employer for engineering, electronics, electrical, manufacturing, testing, quality, maintenance and technical support skills.

In short: Advanced Electronics is a high-value engineering and manufacturing business in Longbenton, producing sophisticated electronic fire and life-safety systems for customers worldwide.

What You'll Do

This role provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in purchasing, supplier coordination, sustainability initiatives, and logistics operations, while contributing to ensuring the right products are available at the right time, cost, and quality.

The apprentice will play a key supporting role in maintaining efficient processes, accurate data, and strong supplier and internal relationships.

Procurement Support

• Assist with raising and processing purchase orders in line with business requirements
• Support supplier communication (order confirmations, delivery updates, queries)
• Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP/MRP systems
• Track open orders and follow up on overdue deliveries
• Support with invoice queries

Sustainability Support

• Assist in maintaining sustainability data and records (e.g. supplier certifications, ESG data)
• Support supplier engagement activities relating to sustainability initiatives
• Help track and report on sustainability metrics where required
• Contribute to embedding sustainability into day-to-day activities

Logistics & Operations Support

• Assist with coordinating inbound and outbound shipments
• Support documentation for imports/exports (e.g. commercial invoices, shipping paperwork)
• Liaise with freight forwarders and internal teams where required
• Help maintain accurate stock and logistics records
• Support basic warehouse and materials flow activities when needed

General Supply Chain Administration

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation
• Assist with KPI tracking (e.g. delivery performance, lead times)
• Support continuous improvement activities and process updates
• Work collaboratively with Planning, Production, Finance, and Customer Services

Training Outcome

Upon completion of this level 3 apprenticeship, a permanent position may be offered.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - maths and English - 5/C or above

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 8 Months

Training Provider: TDR TRAINING LIMITED