R & D Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Platinum Stairlifts are looking for a driven and enthusiastic apprentice to join their company. As an apprentice you will provide full administrative assistance within the R&D function that supports best practice R&D and supports the engineering team. You must be working towards a Level 3 administration qualification.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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This will be confirmed with the employer if you are successful at interview.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Your working week will be confirmed with the employer if you are successful at interview.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

Duration

1 Year 6 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

Collating Test Result information into Excel Spreadsheets.
Updating tasks in the ECN (Engineering Change Notification) section of Netsuite.
Producing artwork for the office walls using PowerPoint or a simple graphics package.
Taking & distributing meeting minutes and tracking actions.
Looking after any admin associated with the PDM (Product Data Management) system that we will soon be implementing.
Providing ad hoc support to the engineering team.
Arranging and participating in R&D meetings with the rest of the business.
Researching and informing of competitor activities and product innovation.

Where you’ll work

Unit 10 Cross Hills Business Park

Cross Hills

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD20 7BW

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

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Keen eye for detail
Keen eye for accuracy
IT literate
Willingness to learn IT skills
Excellent time management
Excellent organisation skills
Proactive approach to work
Methodical approach to work
Can do attitude
Ability to work in a team
Strong communication skills

Other requirements

To comply with the company Health, Safety & Environmental rules, and regulations to ensure Platinum Stairlifts achieve the objectives set out in its policies. To report any unsafe act, occurrence, near miss and injury using the platinum stairlifts reporting process.

About this company

We have been manufacturing stairlifts in the North of England since 1996. If you are looking for a company with an international reputation, and products that offer years of reliable use at realistic prices, then look no further. We are committed to supplying the highest level of quality, safety, comfort, and reliability.

https://platinumstairlifts.com/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time job upon completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Emmie Brown

emmie.brown@keighleycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276227.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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