Apprentice Procurement Assistant Review
at Megger
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Purchasing and Supply
Dover
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I would run reports daily, including expedites, deliveries and shortages.
Including dealing with any issues of parts not being in on time or delays.
As well as checking prices are still the same online as they show in our system if there were any differences I would in form the relevant buyer.
Delivery reports are run a week in advance to try and resolve any delays or issues before the parts are actually due in to resolve any shortages a delay might cause.
Expedites are reports sent out weekly to try and pull in any deliveries to a sooner date this is usaually because stock is getting low.
De-expedites are to help the warehouse in order especially with large deliveries for example if we already have 500 for the next 3 months we can push the next delivery out until we are down to 100 in stock so that inventory does not get over run.
Shortages is a report ran weekly which is gone through on a Friday to check all stock in case we have used more stock than usual or if there are any delays. This then gets put onto a separate spreadsheet where the buyer are able to asses and try and get alternative parts in to minimise any production stops
EDI this used for certain vendors. Which is a forecast as well as orders which the vendors system reads to process current orders and suspected orders in the future.
Orders are raised daily and sent out to the suppliers. Once confirmed by the supplier I needed to check the order conformation to make sure all details are correct as prices fluxgate as well as quantities and delivery dates. all which could cause shortages and production stops for the company.
Updating the system daily with updates/ replies to the reports sent out, this is extremely important to make sure that buyers and other members of the company can be completely up to date with any issues or progress to manage the production line efficiently.
As well as supporting buyers daily with any issues or work loads.
Including dealing with any issues of parts not being in on time or delays.
As well as checking prices are still the same online as they show in our system if there were any differences I would in form the relevant buyer.
Delivery reports are run a week in advance to try and resolve any delays or issues before the parts are actually due in to resolve any shortages a delay might cause.
Expedites are reports sent out weekly to try and pull in any deliveries to a sooner date this is usaually because stock is getting low.
De-expedites are to help the warehouse in order especially with large deliveries for example if we already have 500 for the next 3 months we can push the next delivery out until we are down to 100 in stock so that inventory does not get over run.
Shortages is a report ran weekly which is gone through on a Friday to check all stock in case we have used more stock than usual or if there are any delays. This then gets put onto a separate spreadsheet where the buyer are able to asses and try and get alternative parts in to minimise any production stops
EDI this used for certain vendors. Which is a forecast as well as orders which the vendors system reads to process current orders and suspected orders in the future.
Orders are raised daily and sent out to the suppliers. Once confirmed by the supplier I needed to check the order conformation to make sure all details are correct as prices fluxgate as well as quantities and delivery dates. all which could cause shortages and production stops for the company.
Updating the system daily with updates/ replies to the reports sent out, this is extremely important to make sure that buyers and other members of the company can be completely up to date with any issues or progress to manage the production line efficiently.
As well as supporting buyers daily with any issues or work loads.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new skills as well as developing existing skills.
New skills involve using new systems to run reports and to update the system,
I have developed my communication skills and have a much deeper understanding of how the busy is run and all the aspects that go into it.
New skills involve using new systems to run reports and to update the system,
I have developed my communication skills and have a much deeper understanding of how the busy is run and all the aspects that go into it.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From my experience I can confidently say that my experience was very well structured and organised. It was also very adapting and understanding to my dyslexia.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a lot of support from my employer and am very grateful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again I received a lot of support from my training provider. I was very fortunate in my trainer was also dyslexic and understood how my brain works and she works very close along side me to make sure I archived the best I could.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think parts of the training helped me understand certain areas of the position as a hole better, but many parts of the training was very vague and extremely hard to understand how it relates to me in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We did a Christmas part in our department which was lovely as although we end up seeing each other on certain days, seeing everyone in together was lovely.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Megger to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I personally feel very valued and well cared for here at Megger.
There are lots of different people of all different ages working together and I believe genuinely enjoying each others company which I believe is very important for a business as a whole to run smoothly and efficiently.
I also know that if I am having trouble understand a certain situation I can turn to someone else in the department and they will help see me through until I feel back on solid ground.
There are lots of different people of all different ages working together and I believe genuinely enjoying each others company which I believe is very important for a business as a whole to run smoothly and efficiently.
I also know that if I am having trouble understand a certain situation I can turn to someone else in the department and they will help see me through until I feel back on solid ground.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Megger?
Do it :)
