Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Midlands Power Press are seeking a business administration apprentice to join their team in managing daily administrative tasks.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm. Friday 7.30am - 2.00pm. Half an hour unpaid lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 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

Perform general clerical duties, including photocopying, scanning, and filing documents
Assist with data entry tasks and maintaining accurate records
Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and courtesy
Support the office team in organising meetings and appointments
Utilise Sage for basic financial record-keeping
Handle incoming and outgoing post efficiently
Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2 HIGH ST

TIPTON

DY4 9JA

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

SANDWELL COLLEGE

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

This course is delivered in work ,you will have one day a week to complete your course work.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Creative
Initiative

About this company

What we do Maintenance and servicing Repairs Spares Overhaul, refurbishment and modernisation Press inspections to HSG236 standards CAD Design Machining Machine relocations and installation Complete project management services About Midland Power Press Services Born in a small workshop in Wolverhampton, Midland Power Press Services has grown from a one man operation into the first name UK industry call when presses develop a fault. The MPPS 30-strong team of skilled and experienced engineers offer a range of services including on-site service, spare parts, repair, inspection, maintenance, machine refurbishment and modernisation. An emergency power press repair service guarantees an engineer on site the same day, whilst our in-house machine shop provides all the capacity needed to repair parts for power presses, hydraulic presses, forging machines and auxiliary equipment. Our electrical department provides on- site service and repairs, new control systems, and has become a leading provider of press inspection services to comply with health and safety legislation. We also offer preventative servicing and maintenance to all of our customers, which have proven to reduce repair costs over the course of the year. At our Tipton, West Midlands factory we have continued to invest in equipment with the introduction of CNC machine tools and Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine. The ability to respond quickly and offer engineering solutions has seen us continue to grow annual sales and we count blue chip customers in the automotive, aerospace, white goods, forging and food and drink sectors

https://www.mpps.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full-time job role at company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Adele Radford

Adeleradford@Sandwell.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296279.

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