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Supply Chain Apprentice

Encore Envelopes Limited

Operating one of the most modern factories in Europe, The Encore Group is a leading one-stop-shop supplier of print and packaging solutions. Founded in 1983, The Encore Group has been expanding ever since. Our company is now the UK’s largest independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer. Our success and expansion is down to our three pillars of quality, service, and integrity.

Course Summary

Annual Wage

£16,848 

 

Location

Tyne And Wear (NE37 2SA)

 

Working Week

08:30 – 17:30. 1 Hour for Lunch
40 hours a week

 

Expected Duration

24 Months

 

Possible Start Date

19/01/2026

 

Apprenticeship Level

Advanced Level 3 (A Level)

Requirements

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
 

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

About The Employer

We are looking for a Transport Planner who is a driven individual and is looking to start training for a career in a production planning role.

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.

What you’ll do at work:

  • To plan transport on a daily basis, booking in with customer where required.
  • To book transport vehicles in the most cost-effective way whilst ensuring all deliveries hit all targets and timings agreed with the business and customers.
  • To successfully communicate with all departments to ensure all information is clearly provided and all parties are aware of any challenges or issues.
  • Required to maintain the highest level of quality and service with the ability to use their own initiative.
  • Daily checks of the warehouse to effectively save space and move stock out in a timely manner after production.
  • Create and send stock reports out to help with movement of stock from the warehouse.

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