Location: Hereford Sites
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering MRP Lead
Grade: 8
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Salary: Starting at £25,396.80, with the potential to progress to £32,000 (current Stores role)
Are you looking for an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in a fast-paced engineering environment? Avara Foods is seeking an Engineering Stores Apprentice to support our Engineering Team at our Hereford site. You will gain hands-on experience managing engineering stores while learning key skills that will help you progress in your career.
As an Engineering Stores Apprentice, you will report to the Engineering MRP Lead and be responsible for day-to-day store management tasks, including stock control, purchase orders, and supporting the engineering team in all store-related activities.
Book in and issue stock items
Unload deliveries and manage materials
Conduct daily stock checks to maintain supply
Manage oil and gas bottle stores, including fuel deliveries
Raise and track purchase orders, receipting orders and services in the system
Handle invoice queries and payments
Arrange repairs for equipment
Add and update stock items in the stores system
Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and contractors
Fast-moving FMCG manufacturing with refrigerated areas producing short shelf-life products
Frequent changes due to system and equipment upgrades
Compliance with hygiene, safety, and biosecurity standards is essential
Ability to stay up to date with operational requirements, regulations, and training
Maintain confidentiality of information
Promote the Avara Vision and Values
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Adhere to Health & Safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements
Contribute to team learning and development
Participate in shifts and on-call duties where applicable
Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the line manager
Willingness to learn and work independently and as part of a team – Essential
Knowledge or experience in Engineering – Desirable
Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload – Essential
Intermediate computer skills – Essential
Good level of English communication – Essential
Food Hygiene Certificate – Desirable
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in engineering stores, with structured training, mentoring, and a clear progression path to a full Stores role with a salary of £32,000.