Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join an established commercial team. Training will be provided in several key areas including, purchasing, logistics, managing inventory levels, monitoring customer demand, and liaising with our finance team. Opportunities to progress on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Minimum wage for age. Increments would be applied, depending on successful attainment of apprenticeship qualification and or individual performance targets.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm or 8.30am – 4.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

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

Your primary duties are outlined below;
• Assist in the sourcing, and procuring of materials, components and services critical to the manufacture of emergency lighting products.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels, lead times and re-order points to ensure seamless production and supply continuity.

• Evaluate supplier performances.

• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality expectations.

• Follow the sales order process using resource planning tools.

• Assist and advise Customers regarding current and future stock availability.

• Participate in the daily production review meeting updating the Manufacturing Manager with any changes in customer demand.

• Raise daily despatch notes and customer invoices ensuring information is accurate at all times.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 3 MERCHANTS PARK

MERCHANTS WAY

ALDRIDGE

WALSALL

WS9 8SW

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

P.T.P. 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

Business Administration Level 3.
Functional Skills Maths and English if required.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. 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. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Math's (grade 4 and 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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and has a willingness to put the interests of the business first. Candidates must have a mature outlook.

About this company

One-LUX Ltd is a proudly British manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of emergency lighting components and systems. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship, we take pride in producing reliable solutions that work first time every time. Our company embodies a “Made in Britain” ethos at its core, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality, durability, and safety.

https://www.one-lux.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Holidays – 20 + Bank holidays rising to 25 on completion of apprenticeship. Additional days holiday for birthday after 2 years’ service.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to be taken on full-time and continue development in the role for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

PTP Recruits

ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk

01922651100

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298636.

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