Operations Business Administrator Apprentice
FARRAT ISOLEVEL LTD
CHESHIRE, WA15 8HJ
Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 October 2024
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Summary
The Operations Business Administrator is responsible for supporting the daily operations and administrative tasks within the Operations team. You will act as a central resource to ensure smooth workflow across the department, managing data, coordinating schedules, maintaining documentation, and supporting project administration.
- Annual wage
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£24,400 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Additional bonuses are provided
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.
Friday, 8:30am - 4.00pm.
Working onsite full time.
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 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
Administrative Support:
- Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and record maintenance.
- Prepare, format, and distribute reports, presentations, and documents for the operations team.
- Assist with the scheduling of team meetings, including coordinating agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
Operations Coordination:
- Support the Operations Manager in monitoring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure that operational objectives are met.
- Coordinate and communicate with other departments to align operational activities with business objectives.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain up-to-date documentation, such as standard operating procedures, process maps, and policy guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements by supporting documentation and record-keeping practices.
- Conduct periodic audits of operations-related documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Data Management and Analysis:
- Compile, input, and analyze operational data, identifying trends and providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Prepare data reports to support operational planning and decision-making.
- Assist in maintaining data accuracy across various systems and platforms, collaborating with the IT or data management teams as needed.
Customer and Vendor Support:
- Liaise with external parties to support logistics, delivery schedules, and inventory management.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to operations, providing relevant information and escalating complex issues as necessary.
Project Assistance:
- Support project planning and execution by coordinating resources, scheduling meetings, and tracking project milestones.
Where you’ll work
BALMORAL RD
OFF MOSS LANE
ALTRINCHAM
CHESHIRE
WA15 8HJ
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
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Apprentices will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.
- Apprentices will be supported via an agreed training plan. Training will be discussed at enrolment and will include input from the employer, training provider and apprentice.
- The apprentice will receive monthly workplace or virtual visits with a dedicated assessor.
- The assessor will set individualised learning tasks as part of the apprentice’s workplace training that will incorporate your daily role and duties.
- There is no set mandatory qualification within this Standard, however all training will be delivered to allow students to stretch to the highest grade at EPA (distinction). 8 weekly reviews will monitor progress by all parties.
- Apprentices completing this standard, will gain 15 months of practical training and the remaining 3 months will be dedicated to End Point Assessment preparation.
The EPA consists of:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project presentation
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C 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
- Team working
- Adaptable
- Proactive
Other requirements
Prior experience in a Logistics/coordinator role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
About this company
Farrat is a well-established yet highly ambitious, family-run, engineering and manufacturing company, that specialises in providing innovative solutions; as our motto says: 'We are Engineers on a Mission to support a better world'. With a rich history and a strong presence in the industry, we are known for our expertise in creating products and systems that enhance the performance and longevity of structures, across various sectors.
After this apprenticeship
- The role is a full time permanent position.
- The role will naturally grow as the business does but there is an opportunity for the individual to progress & develop into other roles and departments too.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284330.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 November at 11:59pm)
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