Maintenance Store Apprentice

Role: Maintenance Store Apprentice Location: HQ, Elland, West Yorkshire Contract: Fixed-term until completion of the apprenticeship, up to a maximum of three years. Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site 5 days per week careers.asafe.com As our Maintenance Store Apprentice, you’ll join our Operations and Maintenance team in a varied role combining practical learning with store administration.

You’ll help organise spare parts, maintain stock levels and order supplies, using spreadsheets and our Maintenance Management systems to keep accurate records. Alongside this, you’ll develop your knowledge of machine parts and gain supervised hands-on experience working with the maintenance team around our machinery. The Supply Chain apprenticeship is delivered through Kirklees College; please note that this is not a maintenance engineering apprenticeship.

Key responsibilities

Keep machine spare parts correctly stored, labelled and organised so the maintenance team can find what it needs. Monitor stock levels, support stock checks and learn to use stock information to identify replenishment needs. Support ordering of spare parts, liaise with suppliers and follow up orders and delivery dates.

Receive deliveries, check parts against orders and maintain accurate records of goods received and invoices. Update spreadsheets and Maintenance Management systems accurately, keeping stock and maintenance information current. Support the scheduling of maintenance work and help ensure the necessary parts are available when required.

Work alongside the maintenance team on supervised practical tasks, learning about machinery and safe working practices. Help solve day-to-day stock and administration problems and suggest improvements to store processes. Maintain a tidy, safe store, communicate clearly with colleagues and complete apprenticeship learning activities.

What we are looking for

Essential GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above. Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including formatting documents, maintaining spreadsheets, sorting and filtering data and using straightforward formulas. Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and prioritise routine tasks.

An interest in how machinery works and a willingness to learn both practical and supply chain skills. Clear communication, team approach and the confidence to ask questions and follow up information. A commitment to completing apprenticeship training. Desirable Some familiarity with stock control, stores, ordering or administration, gained through work, study or other practical activities.

An awareness of manufacturing or maintenance environments and an interest in spare parts and equipment. Experience using record-keeping or stock systems, or examples of identifying and improving a simple process. A-SAFE is a global business with a presence across the USA, Japan, Australia, Europe and the UAE, working with blue-chip names from Coca-Cola and BMW to Amazon and Heathrow.

If you bring energy, pace and creative conviction, and you thrive on improving both the work and the people behind it, this role is for you. Why A-SAFE? Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, Rack.

Eye™️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here. At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business. We Are Pioneers We Are in it Together We Do the Right Thing Our Commitment to Diversity We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment. Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety? Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore our Careers Page for more opportunities.