Business Administration Apprentice

Company
Locit is a manufacturer of quality steel storage equipment, operating from a 67000 square foot factory on the Deeside Industrial Estate. We have grown rapidly since our formation 5 years ago. The business uses the latest technology, machinery and software to produce class leading product.
The business has many opportunities for young enthusiastic students who want to progress in industry. We are looking to support and mentor the right individual who is looking for a career in processed controlled engineering.

Role Overview
The Business Administration Apprentice plays a vital role in supporting the scheduling, coordination, and optimization of manufacturing workflows. This entry-level position blends hands-on industrial experience with structured educational training—typically aligned with a Level 3
Business Administration Apprentice qualification—to build a comprehensive foundation for a long-term career in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Production Scheduling &  Administration

• Assist in Creating Schedules: Support senior planners in drafting weekly and monthly production timelines using Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, using SAGE 200 and Advanced Excel.
• Maintain Job Packs: Produce, update, and distribute manufacturing job packs, work instructions, and technical documentation directly to shop floor teams.
• Data Log Entry: Track and update “Work in Progress” (WIP) statuses, system lead times, and resource availability dashboards.

2. Inventory & Material Coordination

• Monitor Component Levels: Audit raw material and component stocks against current production forecasts to proactively identify and prevent manufacturing shortages.
• Supplier Communication: Collaborate with procurement and external vendors to track shipment statuses, specifically managing long-lead components.
• Stock Takes: Participate in regular perpetual inventory checks and annual physical stock counts to ensure system record accuracy.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Stakeholder Relations: Act as a secondary point of contact for customer queries, tracking fulfilment progress and order delivery statuses.
• KPI Tracking: Gather, clean, and process operational data to generate monthly KPI metrics including plan adherence and material variances.
• Problem Solving: Attend daily tier meetings to help resolve immediate production disruptions, maintenance downtime, or shifting timelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades 9–4 / A*–C) or equivalent, including English and a STEM subject such as Mathematics.
• Experience: This is an entry-level apprenticeship. 0–1 years of corporate experience is expected; any exposure to retail logistics, warehousing, or data entry is advantageous.
• Technical Literacy: Practical competency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically a functional comfort level with Microsoft Excel (data sorting, basic filtering, and basic formulas).

Career Progression & Training
Over a typical 15 to 28-month program, the apprentice will gain deep structural insights into corporate operations frameworks like Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) and Material Resource Planning (MRP). Upon successful completion of the qualification, graduates can transition into roles such as Junior Production Scheduler, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain Analyst, with clear pathways leading toward professional certifications (e.g., CIPS or ASCM/APICS). There will be an opportunity to get hands on in the different areas of production to garner greater knowledge of how the business works day to day

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you would fit this role to d.tattum@locit.co.uk