Business Administration Apprenticeship - Transportation and Logistic Department – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career as a Business Administration Apprentice. Your role involves managing stock efficiently, handling data entry tasks, and providing essential support in the ordering and delivery processes. Join a leading electrical distributor, dive into the business environment and start building your career up.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
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

Prepare orders accurately for shipment, making sure everything is in order
Keep shelves well-stocked by regularly replenishing inventory
Update records to keep track of inventory and orders
Communicate with suppliers for timely restocking
Work with the logistics team to schedule and organise shipments
Maintain accurate records of transactions and paperwork
Collaborate with the customer service team to resolve issues

Where you’ll work

9, The Quadrangle

The Drift

IP3 9QR

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

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Customer care skills
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Sales Skills
Team working

Other requirements

Have you considered wages / location / hours?

About this company

BLT is a leading online supplier of light bulbs, light fittings and specialist lamps, offering a range of lighting solutions to customers around the world. On our website, customers will find over 20,000 products that are suitable for any lighting project you're working on. Our products include Traditional Incandescent, Halogen, Metal Halide, Compact Fluorescent, Sodium and Mercury Lamps, Fluorescent Tubes, Specialist Lamps and Ballasts and an extensive range of the latest LED products. Because we are an online business, we've been able to provide our customers with a full range of lighting products at exceptional prices that can be quickly and efficiently delivered to your doorstep. Our range of products goes from traditional incandescent bulbs and fittings that can be difficult to find elsewhere, to modern energy-efficient solutions, like LED, which deliver long-lasting lighting that's better for the environment.

After this apprenticeship

A business administration role opens doors to continuous learning, career advancement, networking opportunities, leadership roles, and the potential for specialisation, reflecting a dynamic field with diverse prospects and global opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272587.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 7 October)

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