Apprentice Administration Assistant OPTILIGHT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD

Due to continued growth a position has become available within our company for a parts & office administrator. You will be responsible for assisting our general manager with all stores duties and office tasks, They must be enthusiastic, work well under supervision and on their own, have some computer skills and be a strong team player.

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Closing date: 22 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday -Friday 8.30am-5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000261023

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Main Duties
· Controlling the goods in and goods out for the business
· General Stores duties
· Returns processing
· Assisting with keeping the warehouse clean, safe and tidy
· Occasionally working in other departments when needed
· Must be efficient in Microsoft office
· Responding to customers emails
· Liaising with suppliers
· Booking access equipment
· Answering the phone
· Drafting letters
· First aid
· Keeping track of tools and access equipment, harnesses
· Keeping training up to date
· Keeping vehicle records and maintenance up-to-date
· Monitoring trackers

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required.

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

This is predominantly a work based programme which means that your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours. We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our Derby Road campus or online via Teams. Monthly tutorials are held via Microsoft Teams

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Potential of full time employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship. Also, opportunity to move towards becoming PA to General Manager and assisting with further duties when he is on holiday

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Optilight Electrical Services Ltd, are based in the East Midlands, we offer after sales support, commissioning and consultancy to the lighting industry throughout the UK. With over 15 years’ experience in the lighting and electrical industry Optilight work closely with some of the largest lighting manufacturers in t the world. Our Head office is located in Mansfield, and we also have facilities located in Bristol and North London.

Employer

OPTILIGHT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD

Address

UNIT 18

OAKWOOD ROAD

MANSFIELD

NG18 3HQ

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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