Apprentice Permit Coordinator & CAD Assistant

Summary

An exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice Permit Coordinator & CAD Assistant for a very busy family-run construction company on the outskirts of Ipswich. C&L Construction specialise in fibre optics installations with a small, relaxed, but engaging office environment for outsourcing contract works on behalf of Openreach.

Annual wage

£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

there will be a pay review after six months

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 17 December

Duration

1 year 3 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

Raising permit requests to local councils
Maintaining internal spreadsheets
Use of Google Maps and Grid Reference to plot works
Providing general administrative assistance to our Project Managers
Liaise with external council members when required
Other ad-hoc duties as required
Data entry
Filing
Assisting in invoicing processes
CAD drawings

Where you’ll work

THE STUDIO

HEMINGSTONE

FRUIT FARM MAIN ROAD

HEMINGSTONE

IP6 9RJ

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

RM TRAINING (UK) 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
The apprenticeship programme duration is 15 months
20% off-the-job training will be required as approved by the employer.
Once a month, you will meet your skills coach for two hours at the workplace
Functional Skills in maths and English and ICT (if required)
You will be based in the employer’s office, so you will gain 15 months of office-based training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Offices are located in a rural area in Hemmingstone, so the candidate will need a reliable mode of transport.

About this company

C&L Construction are a family-run co. specialising in fibre optics & utilities groundwork’s and more.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time role will be available once the apprenticeship is complete - subject to overall performance across the duration.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Chris Greenfield

chris@rmtraining.co.uk

01702782001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287484.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)

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