Stock Control and Administration Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful engineering business that installs and maintains milling parlors as their new apprentice. The role will involve using the stock control system, booking in and out of materials for the engineers and working with the accounts system.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Regular reviews based on performance

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Stock control system management
Booking in and out of materials for the engineers
Working with the accounts system
Dealing with suppliers
Stock takes
Administration support for the office

Where you’ll work

GIBFIELD FARM

HULLAND WARD

ASHBOURNE

DE6 3EJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.

You will be expected to work towards the Business Administration Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Must have a driving license due to location of business

About this company

Established in 1969, Bayley’s became pioneers of precision engineering within the Dairy Farm Sector. Innovation within the industry has rapidly evolved, so as a company we always strive to be one step ahead, priding ourselves on our exceptional level of customer service, adaptability and flexibility. With over 48 years electrical and mechanical engineering experience, our team of 11 qualified engineers is on call 24 / 7, 365 days a year as we supply, install, maintain and service all parlours from robots to rotary’s, herringbone to abreast. We are the main dealership for the leading companies in milking machines and milk cooling technology within the Midlands region so no job is too large or too small. We are also able to offer the latest robotic technology for slurry collection and feed pushing from an industry leading manufacturer. Bayley’s also offers a monthly on-farm delivery/consultation service working with dairy farmers to find solutions to the routine dairy hygiene challenges they face such as high SCC, bactoscan and mastitis incidence whilst providing them with additional dairy/dairy chemical supplies which are required to run their unit.

http://www.bayleys.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As the role develops there will be flexibility in the working hours - start earlier and finish earlier or start later and finish later.

After this apprenticeship

Full time position with company
Continued development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Hannah Donald

donaldh@chesterfield.ac.uk

01246 500 681

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272203.

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