Business Administrator Apprentice
PEST-TECH LTD
Maidstone, ME15 0AL
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 20 November)
Posted on 30 October 2024
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as a Pest-Tech Ltd Apprentice. You will have the opportunity to participate in a supportive environment to develop the behaviours, knowledge and professional skills required. An opportunity to get a long-term career and learn all aspects of modern pest control.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday.
9.00am - 5.00pm.
30 minutes paid lunch break.
20 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays (usually 8 per year).
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 20 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
An opportunity to get a long-term career and learn all aspects of modern pest control.
Main Duties:
- Assisting the Director & Administration team of Pest-Tech with the office administration and customer support.
- Diary and email management.
- Setting up and scheduling appointments.
- Assisting in organising work schedules for the technicians.
- Communicate by phone call and email with letting agents, property managers and clients on services required or delivered.
- Provide administrative support for staff meetings i.e., setting minutes, collation and sending agenda and documents pre-meeting and the recording of meeting actions.
- To use multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation.
- To assist in developing and maintaining an effective IT management system.
- To regularly review archive/dispose of dated material whilst ensuring that all archived documents are stored appropriately.
- Monitor and order stationery supplies and open/distribute the post daily.
- To work as part of the Pest-Tech Team providing an excellent level of operational support.
- Builds and maintains effective working positive relationships within the company, and external clients.
- Responsible for printing, making up of contract folders.
- Ensure that all staff-related communication and client data is GDPR compliant.
Where you’ll work
Pest-Tech Ltd
Fairview Farm
Linton Road
Maidstone
ME15 0AL
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Business Administrator Level 3 Standard.
- On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard.
- Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Self motivated
Other requirements
Interview - We will be interviewing candidates who meet the criteria as they apply and will recruit after a successful interview which may be before the closing date. Reality Check - You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work daily whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid. Travel Information - Maidstone Bus Station. Route 5 or 89 - 20 minutes journey. Fast service 27 -12 minutes.
About this company
. Pest-Tech is a professional team of experts covering all aspects of pest control. The company delivers pest control across Kent. The Technicians are supported by a highly efficient administration team.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for full time employment for the right candidate.
- Many employers retain apprentices in full/part time positions.
- The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment.
- Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies.
- Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved you will have the skills, abilities, and experience to update and enhance your CV, to make it attractive to potential employers.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Kent Training and Apprenticeships Business Support Team
KT&A@kent.gov.uk
0800 731 4297
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281849.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 20 November)
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Company’s application instructions
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