Trainee Property Inventory Clerk Apprentice (Skribes )(Driver Only)

Summary

This is not your usual admin job! You will visit various properties to input data and produce property reports for Letting Agents and Landlords. Properties may be vacant or occupied. You will be driving around all day, completing inspection reports around Coventry and Leamington Spa. It's an active, physically demanding role.

Wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for people to provide our full range of digital property inspection reports and conduct property inspections. Most of the time no one is living in the properties and most of the properties we inspect are rented apartments in Coventry and Leamington spa so you will be driving around Coventry. You will be expected to cover the surrounding areas that are driving jobs. We are a growing Company with big aspirations. We are now growing a team to expand our operations. As we are growing there will be plenty of room for progression and development and we are after people who enjoy learning and developing and would be excited at having a career with us.

Duties:

Collecting and returning keys to Lettings Agents
Producing highly detailed property reports by inputting relevant property data into handheld mobile devices that contain accurate description and supporting photographs
Obtaining all property meter readings (gas, electric and water) for the day’s reports
Using own judgement in order to make sensible decisions regarding actions required during property inspections
Checking own reports for accuracy and quality

Where you’ll work

Blucher Street
Birmingham
B1 1QU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team
Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 5 or above)
Maths (grade Grade 4 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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Physical fitness
Consistent attendance
Punctuality
Personal appearance

Other requirements

Adherence of relevant company policies and procedures.

About this company

Skribes Commercial Inventory Specialists Ltd provide property report services in the form of property inspections and detailed report writing to Residential Lettings Agents and Landlords within the Birmingham City Centre and surrounding areas. We primarily provide a full range of Inventory reports at various stages of a rental tenancy cycle – Inventory reports, Check In reports, Mid Term reports, Check Out reports. We also provide Legionella Risk Assessments as a secondary service. Our services help Letting Agents manage their rented properties effectively and protect Landlords and Tenants from unfair financial losses at the end of the tenancy. Our mission is to make our customers lives easier and save them time and money through high quality reporting and a fast-same day service. We are looking for people to provide our full range of digital reports and conduct property inspections. Most of the time no one is living in the properties and most of the properties we inspect are rented apartments in the Birmingham City Centre so you will be on your feet all day, walking around the City Centre. For drivers you will be expected to cover the surrounding areas that are driving jobs. We are a growing Company with big aspirations. We are now growing a team to expand our operations. As we are growing there will be plenty of room for progression and development and we are after people who enjoy learning and developing and would be excited at having a career with us.

After this apprenticeship

We are a growing Company with big aspirations. We are now growing a team to expand our operations. As we are growing there will be plenty of room for progression and development and we are after people who enjoy learning and developing and would be excited at having a career with us
We have permanent positions available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Offerings will be performance based. We have progression prospects within both Management and Training roles. We also have plans for HR development in the future for individuals suited to a role in that department

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Nathaniel Hamilton

Nathaniel.Hamilton@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309562.

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