Business Administrator Apprentice

BARRETT STEEL LIMITED

Scunthorpe, DN16 1BB

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 October 2024


Summary

You will be given the training necessary to carry out your role, including mentoring by a strong, established site team. You’ll use the latest in blended learning techniques, to ensure you receive the highest levels of training whilst working on the core business activities.

Annual wage
£13,500 a year

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 A fully funded 18-month Business Administration Apprenticeship where 1 day per week you will attend North Lindsey College and the rest in the business.  £13,500 salary during the apprenticeship  25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with day release at college.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 15 November

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

  • Transport and load planning
  • Sorting incoming material, direct deliveries, customer collections & goods inwards
  • Keeping the IT system cleansed & updated
  • Stock locations, batches, amendments to stock & cutting notes
  • Investigating any stock losses/discrepancies
  • Customer & supplier returns/credit
  • Stock accuracy scores/figures
  • Scanning of all documentation (POD's, stock notes etc)
  • Support with the purchase of non-steel consumable items
  • Dealing with customer orders and  data files and issuing orders to the factory for production
  • Customer Service & Continuous Improvement
  • All admin support
  • Support the promotion and improvement of safety and awareness
    Process documents and dispatch to machines
  • NC Data check and load

Where you’ll work

BCD Tubes

Brigg Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 1BB

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

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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 at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  
       
    Day release.  
      
    You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard.   
      
    https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0  
      
      
    You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed   
      
    You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.  

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and Maths (grade 5)

    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
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    The ideal candidate will Live local to the site

    About this company

    BCD Tubes are part of Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of 30 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Barrett Steel is committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment. Customer needs and community support are at the heart of everything, ensuring Barrett Steel is always your local steel stockholder.

    https://www.barrettsteel.com/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

     Pension + Life Assurance  Discounts on retail and leisure  Access to health and wellbeing services A long-term career in the business with progression opportunities. A mentor during your time on the apprenticeship.

    After this apprenticeship

    Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. Several opportunities for career progression on completion. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DN COLLEGES GROUP

    Katie Westfield

    katie.westfield@northlindsey.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283418.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

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