Engineering Stores Apprentice Location: Hereford Sites Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering MRP Lead Grade: 8 Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 Salary: Starting at £25,396.80, with the potential to progress to £32,000 (current Stores role) Are you looking for an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in a fast-paced engineering environment? Avara Foods is seeking an Engineering Stores Apprentice to support our Engineering Team at our Hereford site. You will gain hands-on experience managing engineering stores while learning key skills that will help you progress in your career. Purpose of the Role As an Engineering Stores Apprentice, you will report to the Engineering MRP Lead and be responsible for day-to-day store management tasks, including stock control, purchase orders, and supporting the engineering team in all store-related activities. What You’ll Do Book in and issue stock items Unload deliveries and manage materials Conduct daily stock checks to maintain supply Manage oil and gas bottle stores, including fuel deliveries Raise and track purchase orders, receipting orders and services in the system Handle invoice queries and payments Arrange repairs for equipment Add and update stock items in the stores system Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and contractors The Environment Fast-moving FMCG manufacturing with refrigerated areas producing short shelf-life products Frequent changes due to system and equipment upgrades Compliance with hygiene, safety, and biosecurity standards is essential Ability to stay up to date with operational requirements, regulations, and training General Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality of information Promote the Avara Vision and Values Comply with all company policies and procedures Adhere to Health & Safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements Contribute to team learning and development Participate in shifts and on-call duties where applicable Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the line manager Apprentice Specification Willingness to learn and work independently and as part of a team – Essential Knowledge or experience in Engineering – Desirable Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload – Essential Intermediate computer skills – Essential Good level of English communication – Essential Food Hygiene Certificate – Desirable Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in engineering stores, with structured training, mentoring, and a clear progression path to a full Stores role with a salary of £32,000. Benefits