At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering training by managing tools and equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join MKC Training, a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, health benefits, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Gain a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship qualification.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and valuable industry skills.
- Qualifications: Organised and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 15392 - 24454 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 19 June 2026
Department: Engineering Stores
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: MKC Training - Brompton Barracks
Reporting To: Malcolm Keen
Compensation: £15,392 - £24,454 / year
Are you an organised, reliable individual with a keen eye for detail, looking to start your career in a supportive and professional environment? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop valuable industry skills within a busy and dynamic Engineering Stores function, while working towards a Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship qualification.
As an Engineering Stores Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of training programmes by ensuring engineering components, tools and equipment are available, maintained and issued efficiently to customers. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop practical knowledge of stock control, stores operations, customer service and health and safety practices, building a strong foundation for a successful career in the sector.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain and carry out visual checks of tools/equipment to ensure serviceability.
- Prepare and manage parts kits in line with training specifications and operational needs.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory records and safe storage practices.
- Carry out safe manual handling of stored items and storage racking systems, bins, baskets, hoppers etc.
- Provide an efficient and professional stores counter service, including issuing and receiving tools/equipment. Source or recommend suitable alternatives when requested items are unavailable.
- Operate mechanical handling equipment, including forklift trucks (training provided).
- Support site logistics by escorting deliveries and collecting parcels as required.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe Stores environment.
Full details of the Essential and Desirable criteria can be found within the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
You will be directly employed by MKC Training. MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applications will be considered. We are proud to hold a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme. MKC Training is passionate about the success we deliver for our learners, our partners and local communities, empowering our people to be ambitious, solution‑focused, proactive, and creative thinkers. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A successful candidate will need to satisfy a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
Armed Forces Covenant: MKC Training offers guaranteed interviews to military veterans if they meet the selection criteria.
MKC Training Benefits
- 30 days (222 hours) Annual Leave per year, pro‑rated for part time employees.
- Benenden Health
- Tusker Electric Car scheme
- Pension scheme
- Health Assured EAP
- You at Work
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to onsite gym
Engineering Stores Apprentice employer: MidKent College
MKC Training is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices within a supportive and professional environment. Located at Brompton Barracks, employees benefit from a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, generous annual leave, and access to health and wellness programmes, all while gaining hands-on experience in the engineering sector. With a commitment to empowering individuals and fostering ambition, MKC Training provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in supply chain and warehouse operations.
