Commercial Operations Apprentice

Who is Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric is on a mission to help everyone use energy and resources in the smartest, most sustainable way possible. They're all about progress + sustainability, which they call Life Is On. As a global leader in industrial tech, Schneider is using digital tools to help businesses grow and become more efficient. With over 150,000 employees in 100+ countries, they’re making a huge impact and staying close to customers. They’re also big on diversity, inclusion, and building a sustainable future for everyone.

Role: Commercial Operations Apprentice

Start your career journey with Schneider Electric as a Commercial Operations Apprentice! You'll get hands-on experience and learn about contracts, supplier relationships, and risk management. You'll work with experts to help manage contracts, reduce risks, and build partnerships that last. Plus, you’ll develop key skills like problem-solving, communication, and commercial knowledge while making a real impact at a global sustainability leader.

Starting: September 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract prep: Work with the team to create contracts and proposals.
• Documentation management: Help keep contract files and records organised.
• Skill development: Take part in training to master contracting skills.
• Support contract management, supplier relationships, and risk management processes.
• Assist in building and maintaining long-term supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and manage risks.
• Apply problem-solving and communication skills to address challenges.
• Develop commercial knowledge to contribute to effective decision-making.
• Participate in projects that support sustainability and operational goals.

What we're looking for:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Team player with a strong desire to learn
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Work pattern:
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

Salary: £21,000 per year. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Employee share ownership program
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Health and wellbeing support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Discounts (fitness, shopping, dining)
• Access to internal job opportunities and global projects
• Learning portal for continuous development
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension + life assurance

Ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact? Join us at Schneider Electric!

Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.  
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, APPLY NOW!