Buying & Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Letchworth
Contract: 18 months Apprenticeship (with potential progression)
Ready to start your career in buying & supply chain?
Do you want to work with suppliers around the world?
Are you curious about how products go from an idea… to packaging… to being on the shelf?
Looking for a role where you can earn, learn, and build a career?
If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect first step.
At Safety First Aid Group, we manufacture and supply the first aid products that keep schools, workplaces and communities safe. Join us as a Buying & Merchandising Assistant and you'll be part of the team that makes it all happen—keeping products moving, suppliers happy, and customers stocked up.
What you'll be doing
You'll get hands-on experience in all parts of the buying & merchandising process, including:
* Talking to suppliers in the UK and overseas to confirm orders & delivery dates.
* Making sure our product information is always up to date and accurate.
* Helping raise purchase orders and supporting the team.
* Organising container shipments from the Far East.
* Checking packaging designs and product samples.
* Spotting sales trends and highlighting potential stock issues.
* Playing a role in launching brand-new products.
Why choose this apprenticeship?
This role comes with a Level 4Buying and merchandising assistant. That means:
* You'll earn while you learn—no student debt.
* You'll be trained on-the-job by experienced mentors.
* You'll come away with a nationally recognised qualification and real career options.
About you
No experience needed—we'll teach you everything. But you'll need to bring:
* Great attention to detail (you'll be working with data and product info every day).
* Confidence with numbers and analytical thinking.
* Curiosity about how products, data and supply chains work.
* A friendly communicator who's reliable and organised.
* And if you've got a good sense of humour, you'll fit right in.
What's in it for you
* 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays).
* Laptop & phone provided.
* Pension, sick pay & life insurance.
* Staff discounts, free parking & wellbeing events.
* Regular team-building days.
* Ongoing training and career development.
How to apply
Our process is quick and simple:
* Online assessment.
* Video recording.
* Phone call.
* In-person interview.
This is your chance to kick-start a career in buying and merchandising with a company that saves lives every day. Apply now and make it happen with Safety First Aid Group.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: £16,000.00-£17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person