Apprentice Materials Coordinator

Summary

The successful candidate with work with in a key UK distributor of technical and industrial materials. Whilst developing your knowledge to obtain your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will work alongside our Materials Coordinator in our supply chain, ensuring efficient process as well as assisting with kitting our electrical and other components.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, exact working hours TBC.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 May 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Developing your knowledge in-line with the apprenticeship's Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Shadowing our Materials Coordinator to learn the business processes and procedures
Assisting in the receipt, storage and picking of products
Kitting a range of specified components ready for dispatch
Pack products in line with company procedures
Ensuring accurate dispatching of products
Use a range of company software in-line with procedures

Where you’ll work

Unit 2 Hallfield Works
Festing Street
Stoke on Trent
ST1 2HY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

Your training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.
Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Conducts handover activities.

Your training plan

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticreship Standard:

Training will take place with in the workplace, supported by regular visits with an assigned industry Skills Coach
As a student, you will have access to both the Cauldon and Burslem campuses of Stoke-on-Trent College, should you wish to make use of our facilities

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
MS Office

Other requirements

Some lifting will be required. Understanding of quick counting, percentages and multiplication would be advantageous with in the role.

About this company

Established in 2022, Midway Procurement has quickly established itself as a key player in the sourcing, distribution and kitting of technical and industrial materials in the UK. We come into our own when designing and developing kitting solutions that solve our customer's problems and more importantly save them money. 100% owned and managed by Engineers, technical solutions are provided to all of your sourcing challenges. We understand in detail, the technical materials that your organisation consumes as part of its operations. This gives us a distinct advantage over our competitors.

http://www.midwaypro.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be possibility for the candiate to secure a permenant position
As a growing business which is part of a larger group, there may be opportunities for further career progression and advancement over time

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