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Purchasing Apprentice

Pacifica

You’ll manage the accurate daily ordering of spare parts, liaise with suppliers for updated ETAs, and handle damaged or missing parts to initiate credits. The role also involves investigating supply failures, configuring non-configured PCBs, addressing daily queries, completing required training, and adhering to PPE guidelines.

Course Summary

Annual Wage

£14,722.50

 

Location

Monument Park, Washington NE38 8QU

 

Working Week

Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 4.00pm, Friday, 7.00am – 3.00pm 37.5 hours a week

 

Expected Duration

18 Months

 

Possible Start Date

14/04/2025

 

Apprenticeship Level

Advanced Level 3 (A Level)

Requirements

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Administrative skills 
• Analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Communication skills
• Logical skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Problem solving skills 

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) 

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) 

We can support you through your Functional Skills qualification while on programme.

About The Employer

Pacifica is one of the largest professional appliance repair companies in the UK. They’ve grown their service through a reputation for excellent customer service, understanding what customers need and making sure that they consistently fulfil their requirements.

All of their engineers are subject to DBS checks; they provide them with the best tools available and make sure that they are smartly dressed. They charge sensible prices and their workmanship is backed by a no-quibble guarantee. All this combines to produce a value for money service that consistently receives customer commendation.

Apprenticeship Overview

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

  • Accurate daily ordering of spare parts to individual suppliers as well as preventing over-ordering by checking each order before approving.
  • Contact suppliers for ETA’s (Estimated Time of Arrival) on late/back order parts ensuring ETAs are updated within the system.
  • Reporting any damaged or missing parts to suppliers to initiate credits.
  • Investigate part supply/dispatch failures as directed by the Purchasing & Logistics Manager.
  • Configure non-configured PCBs and locate them in the correct warehouse stock location.
  • Handle daily queries from Call Centre and suppliers in a prompt and efficient manner.
  • Undergo any training and development as required and complete any online training courses when assigned through Pacifica’s Learning Hub.
  • Wear allocated PPE as and when required.

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