Office & Administration apprentice

ADVANCED SOLUTIONS UPS LTD

WEST SUSSEX, PO19 7BJ

Closes in 15 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 October 2024


Summary

Great opportunity to start your career and join a company as a Business Administration Apprentice. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a world of UPS Installation, supported by a company that values innovation, professional growth and commitment to excellence. Apply now!

Annual wage
£14,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14K - £16.5K per annum dependant on experience

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm (no break).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

Key Responsibilities: 


1: Office Administration  

  • Checking and Chasing Engineer Reports  - Sending reports to customers 
  • Getting supplier prices
  • Sending remedial quotations based on  engineers visit reports
  • Chasing quotes
  • Answering customer queries  

2: Project Management  

  • Scheduling Engineers Diary 
  • Ordering parts from suppliers
  • Keeping track of when parts are due to be delivered 
  • Arranging delivery of parts to
  • Completing RAMS 

Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. Advanced Solutions and Boom Training will provide you with ongoing support and guidance to help you complete the apprenticeship. 

Where you’ll work

UNIT 53

GLENMORE BUSINESS PA

OVING

WEST SUSSEX

PO19 7BJ

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

BOOM TRAINING 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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
  • You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
  • You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
  • End Point Assessment (online)
  • Occasional group classes with other learners
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English if required
  • Level 3 Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds

www.boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Team working
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reliable

Other requirements

Given the location of our offices it would be advantageous to drive

About this company

We are electrical back up specialist and install and support innovative solutions for critical power applications. Our support team covers the widest range of maintenance tasks all across the UK and every job we undertake is handled strategically to guarantee a fast and reactive solution. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best and most reliable power protection solutions at a competitive price. Our solutions, coupled with superior after-sales support and services, give our client the best power security required for their mission critical applications. Regular maintenance visits are crucial to ensure your business continuity remains uncompromised during mains power outages. Our dedicated maintenance and monitoring support contracts are designed to make sure your UPS system is running as smoothly and reliably as possible.

Company benefits

- 20 days plus bank holidays - Private Healthcare - Company Sick Pay - Competitive salary - Pension scheme - Profit share & Supplemental Bonus scheme - Free parking & Free EV Charging point - Casual Dress

After this apprenticeship

  • Circa £20k - £24k 
  • Subject to the growth of the company, there could be  progression to an account manager 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Amy Gould

amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

02380004210

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285052.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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