Business Admin Apprenticeship - SPAX UK
SPAX UK LTD
FOUR ASHES, WV10 7DZ
Closes in 21 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 November 2024
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Summary
An excellent opportunity to work for SPAX UK as administrator, while gaining the qualification. On successful completion a permanent role can be made available with national rates of pay. Successful candidates will be professional and business minded.
- Annual wage
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£12,480 to £22,308 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Planned Salary increase on completion of 12 months (Dependant on age)
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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*Essential - Own transport needed*
Working Monday to Friday:
Monday – Thursday, 8.30am to 4.45pm
Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
45 min lunch
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 16 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning
- Answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate staff members
- Managing outgoing mail
- Assisting with data entry and maintaining office databases
- Assisting in the preparation and processing of sales orders
- Maintaining customer records and handling customer enquiries
- Coordinating with the sales team to ensure smooth sales operations
- Check inventory stock availability
- Preparing quotes
- Supporting customers on the phones and via e-mail.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 9
CALIBRE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LACHES CLOSE
FOUR ASHES
WV10 7DZ
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
STAFF SELECT LTD
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 taking place on site (No day release) Coaches will visit every 4 - 6 weeks.
- Unit 9 Calibre Industrial Park, Laches Close, Wolverhampton
WV10 7DZ
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Skills & Experience: - Good organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Ability to work well as part of a team and independently - A willingness to learn and take on new challenges - No previous experience required—training will be provided - Confidently communicate with other departments of the business
About this company
We are revolutionary. We are everywhere. We are SPAX. We have been progressing the development of the screw for 200 years: from the foundation of our parent company Altenloh, Brinck & Co., Germany's oldest screw manufacturer. Through the quantum leap in screw technology with the launch of SPAX in 1967. All the way to the latest product developments. The future is our tradition.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of apprenticeship opportunities to progess will be available at SPAX UK
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STAFF SELECT LTD
Rik Lewis
Richard.lewis@novatraining.co.uk
07891330194
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287546.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)
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