Business Administrator Technology Apprentice

Summary

DOORCO is the leading innovator in the composite door industry, with a reputation for building the highest quality doors to increasing industry demands. You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Qualification whilst completing duties such as supporting the Technology department and providing reports plus much more.

Annual wage

£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,000 - £16,000 Depending on experience

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

08:30 – 17:00 (Monday to Friday).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Technology Business Administrator to join our award-winning company within the Technology department. DoorCo is looking for a professional, motivated candidate who can support the growth of the company’s fast-growing data and reporting needs.

The role will involve working with a wide range of departments including manufacturing, finance, distribution, and marketing.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Supporting day-to-day system requests, training, and issues from all departments
Creating, adjusting and maintaining process documents and assisting with documenting changes/updating knowledge base to help self-serve staff
Working with the Technology Manager to establish a support system that serves internal staff in a helpful and efficient manner
Providing analysis and reporting of common issues/queries/questions then assisting with root cause analysis when required
Supporting the Technology department with initiatives and projects when possible
Hands-on investigation of issues and deployment of hardware/hardware audits

Where you’ll work

MOTORWAY HOUSE

CHARTER WAY

MACCLESFIELD

SK10 2NY

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

MACCLESFIELD 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

The training will all be at the workplace and an Assessor will come out to you on visits.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C+)
Maths (grade 4/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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Friendly and approachable
Agility
Quick learner
Organised

About this company

DOORCO is the leading innovator in the composite door industry, with a reputation for building the highest quality doors to increasing industry demands. DOORCO offers a wide range of door designs appealing to both the commercial and retail sector and are consistently bringing new products to the market.

https://www.door-co.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Company events • Company pension scheme • Employee discount scheme across multiple retailers • 23 days holiday per annum + statutory holidays • Holiday buy and sell scheme • Lots of on job training • Career progression opportunities

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to progress after successfully completing the apprenticeship qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289858.

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Closes on Tuesday 28 January

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