Business administration apprentice

MAURICE HILL TRANSPORT LIMITED

Nottinghamshire, NG17 7JR

Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 22 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2024

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Summary

Maurice Hill are looking to add an enthusiastic, motivated apprentice to their team. From answering calls and distributing post to welcoming visitors and providing refreshments this is an exciting, diverse role in which you can establish yourself and continue to learn and grow with the employer.

Annual wage
£13,650 a year

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Salary review will be conducted after 3 months in role.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 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

  • Help with answering incoming calls
  • Distribution of post
  • Assist with incoming email traffic
  • Look after the filing in certain departments
  • Photocopying and scanning
  • Updating of contact lists
  • Producing certain weekly reports
  • Providing refreshment

If you are an enthusiastic individual, who is keen to learn, we will teach you so much more along the way.

Where you’ll work

Wolsey Drive Lowmoor Road Kirkby In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 7JR

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

    • You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
    • You will experience a blended learning model
    • You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio
    • This is predominantly a work based programme which means that your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours. We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our Derby Road campus
    • Monthly tutorials are held via Microsoft Teams

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Established in 1960, Maurice Hill Transport Limited is a family owned and run road haulage company specialising in the nationwide transportation of various products to support industry sectors such as manufacturing, construction, events and retail. The company now includes the second generation of the Hill family and with a highly trained and dedicated team, Maurice Hill Transport Ltd continues to deliver exceptional service for its many customers.

    https://www.mauricehill.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Long term perm position within the business with continued career development using various training methods

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

    Laura

    apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

    01623 900467

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279189.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 22 October at 11:59pm)

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