Job Title
Supply Chain / Production Control Apprentice
Location
Haskel - Sunderland
About Us
Haskel is the market leader in high-pressure fluid management, designing and manufacturing a range of products that enable the controlled use of high-pressure and flow-generating equipment, including pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers and hydrogen compression solutions. As part of the Ingersoll Rand group and with over 75 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability, and the highest quality, providing equipment for critical applications and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated apprentice to join our Supply Chain and Production teams. This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience and develop key skills in sourcing, negotiating and working with Suppliers within the Supply Chain team and developing skills to create schedules, co-ordinate and plan all Production activities as part of the Production team. The candidate would work closely with the purchasing and production planning teams on site. Onsite training will be provided by a team of experienced and skilled professionals.
Responsibilities
1. Assist in sourcing and procuring materials, products, and services in line with company requirements.
2. Assist in managing supplier relationships, expediting and ensuring timely and effective communication.
3. Work with various departments to understand and fulfil their purchasing needs.
4. Learn and support procurement strategies that align with company goals for cost-efficiency and quality.
5. Perform other administrative tasks related to the purchasing and planning processes.
6. Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules through capacity planning and creating schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
7. Support the tracking and monitoring of inventory levels and material requirements for production.
8. Assist with data entry and updating of production plans
9. Collaborate with different departments to ensure seamless coordination
10. Support Continuous improvement activities related to the role
Basic Qualifications
11. Enrolment in or completion of a Business Administration apprenticeship
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
Fully site based
Key Competencies
12. Ability to work well within a team and build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
13. Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
14. Able to work under pressure and manage workload.
15. Positive attitude and eagerness to develop.
16. A keen interest in Manufacturing.
17. Strong organizational skills.
18. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
19. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and IT in general is preferred.
20. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
21. Attention to detail
22. Customer care skills
23. Strong Administration skills
24. Analytical skills
25. Able to use own initiative
What we Offer
26. 25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
27. 7% Employer pension contribution
28. Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
29. Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
30. Cycle scheme (after probation period)
31. Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
32. 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
33. Employee assistance program
34. Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
35. LinkedIn Learning access