Planning & Materials Apprentice

Summary

Our Planning & Materials Apprenticeship will involve training in various aspects of planning, procurement and management of materials within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support with various improvement projects across the site, working with key stakeholders and developing strong working relationships.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.45pm. Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 August
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Support the wider Planning & Materials Team with reporting functions
Confidently use JDE systems to support implementation of plans in Moulding, Battery, Build Ahead and Spares areas
Support with coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labour, and equipment availability
Work with the wider team to implement improvement processes within the JDE environment
Monitor production progress and ensure that the final product meets quality standards and customer specifications
Work with key stakeholders to understand where improvements can be made
Support with engineering change projects and planning resources, ensuring timescales are met
Work as part of the project team on new project implementations

Where you’ll work

Preston Road

Aycliffe Industrial Park

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 6UP

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

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

The training will be delivered by MTC in partnership with Sunderland University and will be remote.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 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.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Who are we? We make a difference to people who shape green spaces and urban environments through our leadership in user-centered and sustainable solutions. With our passion for innovation, we create products and services for customers around the world. Currently operating over 3 divisions, Husqvarna Forest & Garden, Gardena and Husqvarna Construction, we are 14k employees globally and are the market leaders in robotic mowing.

https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Scheme Wellbeing Initiatives in line with the Better Health at Work Award Company Benefits Platform - “My Husqvarna Benefits” Cycle to Work Scheme Healthcare Cash Plans Employee Assistance Programme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Further progression into a Planner or Material Scheduler role is available for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED

Megan Maguire

megan.maguire@husqvarnagroup.com

01325302362

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300936.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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