Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Summary

KCT Logistics has been in operation for over 30 years, we have offices in over five countries in the EU & our UK Operation in Tamworth. We can offer you an experience in all of our departments and then you can decide which department you wish to focus on and then provide focused support they need in that role going forward.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

To give the right candidate the opportunity to understand what role would suit their skills set best, we would like to give them the opportunity come on board with us as an Admin Assistant and give them the opportunity to experience all of our departments and let them decide which one they wish to focus on and excel in.

Compliance
International planning
Logistics
Supporting maintenance officers
Additional guideance from team leaders to be supported in the role

Where you’ll work

OLIVE HOUSE

MAGNUS

TAME VALLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTAT

TAMWORTH

B77 5BY

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

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C (4-9))
Maths (grade A*-C (4-9))

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Good attitude towards people
Good work ethic

About this company

KCT Logistics has been in operation for over 30 years, we have offices in over five countries in the EU & our UK Operation in Tamworth. We operate International Haulage throughout, England, Ireland and the EU. Our customers are varied and range from many every day high profile brands. We transport products on their behalf all over the EU, from Fresh Food, High Street Clothing Brands, Electronic Products, Airplane Components etc etc every day is different and varied, the evolving rules post Brexit has brought an additional dynamic to the movement of goods to and from the UK and as a result the Customs Rules and Regulations have come into force for goods from the EU which a lot of this generation has never experienced before. We work closely with many Government Agencies in the UK and EU.

http://www.kctlogisticsgroup.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We ideally would like any candidate that commences with us on an apprenticeship programme to stay with us on a long term basis as a full time employee, in whatever role they have chosen to develop their skills set in and we continue to offer further training and support.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

South Staffordshire College

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286359.

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Closes on Monday 6 January

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