Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

As an effective member of the engineering services team, you will provide support to the department in EH&S, output, quality and customer service.

Wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am- 4.30pm and 4pm finish on a Friday– 30 min lunch each day, all hours paid (39 hours per week)
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
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

To always work safely, effectively and efficiently
To be the principle first point of contact for sales enquiries
Generate quotations for workshop refurbishment, on-site refurbishment and/or testing, new products and spares
Follow up quotations
To ensure all orders are correctly entered and completed onto the main frame system
To procure all required spares by the most cost effective and efficient route
Produce on site works orders for our activities on our customer’s site
Manage the overdue and progress new valves and spares purchased from our suppliers
General office administration, filing and completion of job packs
To assist in planning engineering service activities within the department
To actively grow the business by supporting the external sales
Assist with the unpacking and distribution of the weekly consignments
Other duties within your skill set

Where you’ll work

4 Navigator Court

Stockton

TS18 3TQ

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

GEM PARTNERSHIP 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

Training will be bespoke to the individual and will be delivered onsite

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Initiative

About this company

Seetru is a leading manufacturer of safety relief valves and other special-purpose ancillary valves for a wide range of applications, including compressed air, industrial gas, refrigerants, powder, steam, liquid, and liquefied gas. With over 75 years of experience, Seetru is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and innovative products that meet the needs of its customers worldwide.

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

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could result in a permanent role within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Jen Dunthorne

jen.dunthorne@gempartnership.com

+447848448459

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299671.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 February at 11:59pm)

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