Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Responsible for ensuring availability of parts, improving quality, profitability & supplier performance. Be developed & coached by the team to gain a thorough understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes, also gain an understanding of engineering parts through exposure to our machine parts & manufacturing processes.
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Closing Date: 30-06-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£16,640 a year
Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm Time Allocated for lunch 30 mins (unpaid) plus 15 minute paid break
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
21-07-2026
Date posted
17-06-2026
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
2000037552
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Working with the engineering and production teams to ensure availability of new parts and products
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager with improving quality, delivery and cost including both internal manufacturing and suppliers where necessary
- Maintaining our database including loading new sales and purchase orders to the system
- Sourcing and booking transport, considering vehicle requirements, delivery location and timings
- Allocating stock to machine builds with the stores manager to build a kit of parts for manufacturing
- Completing database stock checks and ordering where necessary to ensure continuous supply of key parts
- Picking and packing sales orders to meet our customer’s requirements
- Working with the stores manager to book in and locate deliveries
- Identifying over/under stocks and working with the team to find solutions
- Maintaining stores area housekeeping to ensure parts are well organised and easy to locate
- Other tasks as required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Supply chain assistant with stores or administration focus dependant on business need, preference and strengths
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential
Things to consider
What else do you want the applicant to consider?
- E.g., if the vacancy will involve working outdoors or lifting heavy objects
- There will be some heavy lifting but assistance can be provided and manual handling training given
About the employer
Esprit Automation are the UK’s largest manufacturer of plasma and laser cutting machines. We are a small-medium sized company with a wide variety of roles. No two days are the same and we thrive on being entrepreneurial to meet customer demands. Our manufacturing facility in Sandiacre is a great place to work with a friendly team. The supply chain team is made up of 4 people with an office and stores area. You will have your own desk within the office.
Employer
ESPRIT AUTOMATION LTD
www.espritautomation.com
Address
PLACKETTS MILL
CHURCH DRIVE
SANDIACRE
NOTTINGHAM
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
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