Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to work with our Suppliers / support Material Control team to schedule and expedite material for delivery at the right time, to achieve the production schedule and meet our customer requirements.

Annual wage

£12,646.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The apprenticeship rate will apply for the first 12 months and then the national minimum rate will apply. Free Parking Pension benefits apply

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.15am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8.15am - 1.15pm.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 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

Plan introduction of new materials to agreed timelines
Be able to source products with suppliers
Negotiating terms and pricing with suppliers
Organise travel arrangements for internal staff
Ensure all pricing is kept up to date and resolve any pricing queries in a timely manner
Ongoing management of D365 ERP, including creation new purchase orders, setting up new parts, managing obsolete / out of date lines and reviewing lead times with suppliers
Maintain call off order within the ERP
Monitor and chase late deliveries and identify where suppliers service level is below expectation
Provide Holiday cover for the department
General administration tasks

Where you’ll work

C/O Percy Lane Products Lichfield Road

Tamworth

Staffordshire

B79 7TL

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

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE 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

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship the right candidate will have completed the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard qualification
Percy Lane Products are located in Tamworth, Staffs
This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace with the support of the employer and the Training Provider visiting the workplace on a regular basis

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Experience of D365 ERP

About this company

Dellner Percy Lane, part of Dellner Glass Solutions is one of the UK's leading manufacturers in the transports section specialising in Windows / Doors solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there is the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate.

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