We’re looking for a Business Administration (Supply Chain) Apprentice to join our Materials Management Team (Based in Preston).
About Operations
The Preston Site is a lower tier COMAH site and operates with the highest focus on health and safety, ensuring all teams work in accordance with site expectations. We operate two production facilities specialising in chemical manufacturing and polyurethane, working 24/7 5 days a week.
The materials management team supports manufacturing functions, ensuring we offer the best service to our customers. As an apprentice you will be tasked with supporting the delivery of raw materials to the site for use in production, then following this through with finished good movements into warehousing and to customers.
Purpose of the Role
The apprentice role is designed to provide learning and development opportunities for the next generation of supply chain specialists who are critical to supporting manufacturing functions. Through training and development you will acquire skills that enable the organisation to meet production demands and improve efficiencies by developing new tools and techniques to support our transition to a more automated facility.
What’s In It for You?
• The Opportunity: Work as part of a dedicated materials management and wider operations team, providing a blended learning opportunity of practical on‑site training alongside day release to achieve a Level 3 in Business Administration. This is further supported by specialist supply‑chain learning.• The Rewards: You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Working 8am‑5pm with 1 hour lunch 4 days and day release 1 day
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with an option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
* Global Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & cycle to work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
* Discounted Sika products
The Support
The site has a strong focus on leadership commitment, supporting team members to excel. You will work as part of a collaborative and open‑minded team that strives to provide a supportive and action‑driven culture underpinned by safety first.
The Skills
You will be actively encouraged to develop your knowledge by working closely with the onsite team to understand expectations. Coupled with peer support and professional development, we will support additional studies to NVQ Level 3 with the possibility for further specialised study. You will receive a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including comprehensive local product knowledge and leadership development initiatives, complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.
The Future
Potential Career Routes:
* Production Planner
* Materials Controller
* Inventory Control Manager
* Progression into Operations
* Opportunities to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
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