Administration Apprentice

Origin Fitness in Newbridge are an innovative, growing company working towards the vision of being the best commercial fitness equipment supplier in the UK. Their core company values drive their strategy and behaviors, creating a positive culture withinthe business.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Supply Chain team and ensure that orders are placed on time, stock levels are managed and maintained to agreed company levels.

The successful individual will work in conjunction with the Product Team, Operations, and our Warehouse to ensure that we are providing our clients with a fast and efficient service and an excellent service by ensuring that stock levels are maintained. Witha focus on customer care, logistics, and communication, you will enhance the customer experience as well as partner relationships to drive for the common company goal and customer satisfaction.

You will gain an SCQF Level 6 in Business & Administration.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure container orders are filled to maximum capacity
- Ensure freight rates are maintained and logged
- Manage all shipping documents to ensure accuracy and availability to ensure on time arrival of goods - Bill of Landing, Commercial Invoice, packing list and certificate of origin
- To Ensure that stock is ordered and delivered in time with the company requirements and is available for delivery to customers with the agreed timeframes
- To manage UK supply chain to ensure prompt arrival of UK sourced goods
- Meeting agreed KPI’s
- Work with and always support existing team members
- Ensure all operational procedures are adhered to
- Liaise with other company departments to ensure all customer experiences are of the highest levels
- Co-ordinate supplier activities to ensure all requirements are met on time, container loading quality, packaging quality, communication, and documentation
- Report to Supply Chain team Leader on all aspects of day-to-day activities
- Follow internal procedures to efficiently record and maintain database information
- Work closely with and always support existing team members

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Able to work on own initiative
- Reliable
- Team Player
- Ability to learn quickly
- Good mathematical skills
- An awareness of customer care
- Ability to communicate well
- A passion for problem solving and confidence in customer facing situations

**Additional Information**:

- Salary - £11,000 per annum (salary will be increased to £13,500 after completing a 12-week probation period)
- The salary is expected to be increased on completion of the apprenticeship
- Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm (1 hour lunch)
- Training and support to help diversify and specialise your skills
- Opportunities to develop your career and progress within the business
- Regular 121s and a personal development plan
- Be part of a vibrant, growing company with 55 staff and 7 current Apprentices
- Free to use staff gym at head office (HQ Staff Gym with their latest equipment)
- Free staff car parking at head office (HQ Staff Car Park)
- Regular staff events, socials and parties
- Christmas and New Year closure to ensure everyone can enjoy a well-deserved rest
- Joint contributory pension scheme - Origin Fitness match up to 5%
- Flexible working company ensuring that employees can work from home, remotely or HQ as needed
- Staff Gym Kit
- 28 days holiday
- Cycle to work scheme

**Important Information**

“QA’s apprenticeship programmes may be funded in part by the European Union through the European Social Fund, which supports the development of employment opportunities and a skilled workforce.”