What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?
Like any business we have a wide range of administration functions that need to be carried out, this apprenticeship will provide rotation throughout the duration and duties will include, but not be limited to:
Procurement:
Requesting supplier quotations (RFQs)
Raising purchase orders
Chasing order progress
Booking goods into stock
Creating forecasts based on product demand
Production:
Organising digital engineering drawings and associated manufacturing files/documentation
Creating product bill of materials (BoM’s)
Producing works order packs
Communicating customer updates and requests to the production teams
Data Entry:
Supporting the launch of our new ERP system in Q3 2024, transferring information from a legacy system with the addition of updated processes and formatting
Revising documentation to the latest company format, with the opportunity to develop new layouts and functions
Sales:
Liaising with customers
Creating customer quotations for approval
Booking out goods from stock
Raising despatch paperwork
Liaising with technical support to offer additional information to customers on request
Logistics:
Organising transportation (internal and external couriers)
Supplying tracking information to customers and suppliers
What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?
The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3 Standard
A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course
This is a prominently work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours
Course outline:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?
Regarding career progression, the apprenticeship will enable the candidate to experience a diverse range of work and the various administration pathways. That said, example positions such as the following can be pursued following completion:
Production Administrator
Purchasing Administrator
Sales Administrator
Accounts Administrator.
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
The applicant should be very competent with Microsoft Office 365.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
IT (grade A*/9 – B/5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Apply nowVacancy Details
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Reference
VAC1000295969
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Employer
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Location
LN6 9UH
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Hours
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30. Friday: 07:30 – 12:30. 39 hours a week
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Salary
£15,311.40 a year
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Qualification
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Closing date
19 February 2025
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Start date
03 March 2025
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