Apprentice Administrator

You will ensure the correct level of stock is at the right place, at the right time and at the right depot and manage stock movements between our three depots. You will work closely with our operations managers and frozen trader to plan and coordinate orders from 60 suppliers and will be managing the stock levels for circa 550 products.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate a positive, customer-focused, and professional approach
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver an awesome customer experience to both internal and external customers
• To build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure optimum stock levels whilst maximising date life for products
• Monitor and evaluate stock for each depot and ensure stock is in the right place at the right time
• Work closely with Operations to ensure stock accuracy
• Ensure problem stock is highlighted to sales and commercial solutions are explored for a swift resolution
• Work with the account managers of large customers on product forecasting
• Demonstrate commitment to and support our Environmental, Social and Governance goals in how daily tasks and responsibilities are carried out

Training

The training will consist of:

• Monthly 1-2-1 training and support from the training provider
• Live online webinars weekly
• Online learning
• Networking with peers
• Coaching, support and training from your line manager
• Training and development with experts within the team
• Full company induction - 4 weeks
• Site visits and tours
• Shadowing

After the apprenticeship

On completion of the programme, you can expect to progress to a Supply Chain Planner position and opportunities would be made available to you to explore opportunities within our Trading, Data and Sales Support teams or you could also explore team leading or supervisory responsibilities if you are keen to progress within this field.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4/C)
• Essential: GCSE, Mathematics (grade 4/C)
• Desired: GCSE, ICT (grade 4/C)

Things to consider

Will you be able to travel to and from Staverton Technology Park on a daily basis? The qualification will include undertaking exams in addition to coursework and evidence experience from your portfolio.

Benefits

33 Days of annual leave, Life Assurance, Savings Scheme, Training & Development Opportunities, Discounted Staff Purchases, Staff Lottery, Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme, Online Discounts Package and many more.

About the employer

Creed is a family business established in 1972 which is ambitious with its growth within the industry. We deliver a great range of multi-temperature food products, including our butchery and fresh range to caterers across the country from our bases in Cheltenham, Ilkeston & High Wycombe.

It's a great place to be and we are proud of our role in supporting our local community. We are dedicated to creating a great place to work and have been recognised as a "Sunday Times Top 100" Company.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Procurement and supply assistant (level 3), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, after completion of probation there will be opportunities to work from home if desired up to three days per week.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £19,593.60 a year