Job Description

Posted Thursday, 11 September 2025, 19:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.



Our people are what make our family great, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges - we want our teams to be the best!



Kids Planet Day Nurseries are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing Finance Team at our head office in Lymm. As a

Procurement Apprentice

, you will work towards completing a

qualification in Procurement

, gaining practical experience and developing your career in a supportive, fast-growing environment.

Why Become a Procurement Apprentice with Kids Planet?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - T&Cs apply

What's in it for you?

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

What a Procurement Apprentice will cover:

Supporting procurement activities
Administrative tasks

Supplier communication
Team collaboration

What a Procurement Apprentice needs:

Basic understanding of procurement.
Good Microsoft skills.
The ability to work well within a team.
Must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
Must meet the minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria.


Like the sound of joining our family?



Apply today to be a

Procurement Apprentice with Kids Planet Day Nurseries!

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.



Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


Job Details


Pay Type

Salary

Hiring Min Rate

15,863 GBP