Administration Apprentice - Supply Chain and Procurement

LJ Fairburn has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administrator, supporting our Supply Chain and Procurement department and wider team. You'll become the organisational backbone of our dynamic, family-run business in the heart of Lincolnshire, with full training and support to help you reach your potential.

What you'll do

As our new apprentice, you will work in our modern offices in Burgh le Marsh, on the outskirts of Skegness. Full training will be provided, with duties including:

• Providing administrative support to our procurement and supply chain team
• Entering daily orders onto the relevant spreadsheets and records
• Chasing and recording proof of delivery
• Assisting with the preparation of daily reports
• Supporting customer orders and working with internal colleagues to resolve any issues
• Entering weekly packaging stock take figures into the relevant packaging control sheet
• Reviewing packaging stock levels, forecasts and future orders daily and highlighting any potential issues
• Helping to collate and distribute small orders
• Printing, scanning, filing and archiving documents and data
• Taking minutes during meetings
• Providing general administrative support to other business teams, where appropriate
• Responding to client queries
• Carrying out other associated duties as required

Training

All delivery for this apprenticeship will take place within your place of work. A dedicated Vocational Trainer will visit on average once every 4 weeks, to establish a personal learning and development plan, outlining a schedule of training activities and business objectives.

You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence. You'll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction.

You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.

After the apprenticeship

The LJ Fairburn & Son Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression. As part of this role, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the procurement and supply chain team.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Experience of using MS Office
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Confident communicator
• High degree of accuracy

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent)

Things to consider

You will work from LJ Fairburn & Sons, Ingoldmells Road, Burgh le Marsh, PE24 5HD. Please check the location of work and check you would be able to report to the office on a daily basis.

About the employer

Founded in 1951 by Leslie James Fairburn with just 150 chickens, L J Fairburn & Son Limited has grown into one of the UK's largest independent egg producers and packers while remaining firmly rooted in family values, integrity and loyalty. Now led by third-generation CEO Daniel Fairburn, alongside his sisters Caroline Fairburn-Wright and Sarah Hall, the business combines tradition with innovation through major investments in modern technology and a fully accredited milling centre processing over 80,000 tonnes of feed annually. Employing over 250 people, the company fosters a supportive, close-knit working environment where dedication and teamwork are valued, and its award-winning reputation, community engagement, and commitment to sustainability make it an exciting and rewarding place to build a career.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: TEC PARTNERSHIP
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 40 Hours per week 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break).
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £20,800 a year