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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

• Assist in sourcing and procuring materials, products, and services in line with company requirements. 
• Assist in managing supplier relationships, expediting and ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Work with various departments to understand and fulfil their purchasing needs. 
• Learn and support procurement strategies that align with company goals for cost-efficiency and quality.
• Perform other administrative tasks related to the purchasing and planning processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules through capacity planning and creating schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Support the tracking and monitoring of inventory levels and material requirements for production.
• Assist with data entry and updating of production plans
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure seamless coordination
• Support Continuous improvement activities related to the role 

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolment in or completion of a Business Administration apprenticeship

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Key Competencies

• Ability to work well within a team and build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to work under pressure and manage workload.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to develop.
• A keen interest in Manufacturing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and IT in general is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Strong Administration skills
• Analytical skills
• Able to use own initiative

What we Offer

• 25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
• Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (after probation period)
• Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
• 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
• LinkedIn Learning access