Purchasing Apprentice

Pacifica
The apprentice position will be based within out purchasing team. The role consists of assisting colleagues within the department, so that the department runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Apprenticeship Summary

Annual Wage
£14, 722.50
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
Level 3 (Equal to A Level)
What will the apprentice be doing?
  • 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.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

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.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time position available upon completion of apprenticeship

Requirements and Prospects

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
Administrative skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, communication skills, IT skills, Logical, Organisation skills, problem solving skills, team working
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Things To Consider
Description

About The Employer

Pacifica is one of the largest professional appliance repair companies in UK. We’ve grown our service through a reputation for excellent customer service, understanding what customers need and making sure that we consistently fulfil their requirements. All of our engineers are subject to DBS checks; we provide them with the best tools available and make sure that they are smartly dressed. We charge sensible prices and, our workmanship is backed by a no quibble guarantee. All this combines to produce a value for money service that consistently receives customer commendation.
Address
Monument Park, Washington NE38 8QU
Website

About The Trainer

Zenith Training is a North East based Training Provider, located in South Shields. We offer training solutions to organisations and individuals, to help them grow.

At our core we’re passionate about the work we do to help people. Because of that we’ve gained a highly regarded personal and hardworking reputation.

We pair that approach with expert training consultants, our in depth knowledge of the North East training funding marketplace and the latest in educational thinking, to supply and deliver tailored solutions across all sectors!

Address

8 Merchant Court
Monkton Business Park South
Hebburn, NE31 2EX

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