Business Support Administration Apprentice

Summary

As a Business Support Administration Apprentice, you'll manage calls and jobs using our ERP system, ensuring smooth allocation of work orders to our engineering team. You'll handle product orders, uphold protocols, and meet KPIs/SLAs. Track job progress, update asset records, and handle complaints, while providing general admin support.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm You will have a 30 minute lunch break.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Log calls/ jobs on the helpdesk ERP system.
Allocating work orders to the reactive engineering team
Placing product orders with the approved supply chain
Ensure all protocols, policies and procedures are met within the Helpdesk ERP system
Taking ownership for the PPM schedule & Reactive maintenance jobs
To ensure all tasks are completed in line with the associate KPI’s / SLA’s
To ensure 100% Portal compliance in line with individual client’s requirements
To ensure engineer / service reports are completed
Tracking jobs progress against predetermined KPI’s including response times
Updating assets history from external work record sheets
Regularly cleanse and refresh the electronic asset register to reflect the following
Asset/plant replacement & equipment
Disposal details of assets/plant & equipment
Warranty details
Location of plant & equipment
Suppliers & installers details
To initially deal with front-line complaints and service-related issues arising from reactive and planned works – reports to
line manager – log complaints, monitor and process toward remedial and resolved outcomes.
To provide general administrative support including, filing, document distribution, word processing, spreadsheets, data-base
services/maintenance, ERP reports

Where you’ll work

Tyne House Temple Street

Gateshead

NE10 0HN

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

CITY OF SUNDERLAND 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

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.

More training information

You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard and all training will take place in the workplace. Twenty percent of your working hours will be
dedicated to relevant off-the-job training within your normal working hours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
Maths (grade Grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)

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
Patience

About this company

Commercial Maintenance Services UK Ltd (CMS) are a nationwide market leader in Facilities and Commercial Building Maintenance, built on the core values of Integrity, Expertise and Responsiveness. Established in 2000, CMS have built a reputation for delivering trusted and specialist M&E Hard and Building Maintenance Services to clients across the UK. With a team of over 190 employees operating 24/7, 365 days a year, CMS offers a range of integrated commercial maintenance services, including reactive and planned Gas, Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Catering Equipment installation, repair and maintenance.

https://www.cmsltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time role, after successful completion of apprenticeship

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