Business Administration Apprenticeship - UK Truck & Plant Group Bedford – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This exciting opportunity is the ideal for someone looking for a structured, supportive and challenging apprenticeship and we’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic teams. The Apprenticeship Programme is geared toward training the right candidate to become a qualified Administrator.

Annual wage: £12,646.40 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, however your exact hours will be confirmed at interview.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 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

Administrators handle the day-to-day tasks in an office and make sure things run smoothly. This sort of work requires a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail.

As a business and administration apprentice, your exact duties will depend on your employer and the department that you are working in, but could include:

Typing up board meeting documents
Putting financial information together in spreadsheets
Responding to emails and post
Producing reports for a senior manager

During your apprenticeship you could be placed in one of the following departments:

Sales
Distribution
Marketing
Network Development
Finance
Parts and Service
Technical Centre

Where you’ll work

Ampthill Rd

Bedford

MK42 9JJ

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

CALEX UK 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

At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to 'off-the-job' training. We'll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process

Your Development:

Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high quality people working within our business. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer
The Programme typically lasts between 12 and 24 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
We will support you to gain your Functional Skills, Core Skills in Scotland, if you require them in maths and English
Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 4 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

About this company

The head office and full facilities of UK Truck and Plant Group are based in central Bedford- including our workshops and lorry parking. Just off the M1, Junction 13, our large 7-acre site is accessible for all vehicle types and clients. We are proud to announce that we have been awarded an IRTE Workshop Accreditation, proving we are of the highest standards within the industry. This means we have been recognised for our excellent premises, equipment, staff and documentation (plus plenty more)! We have also been SMAS certified and SSIP accredited, meaning we have an audited health and safety policy, risk assessment system and a dedicated health and safety advisor- demonstrating that our offices and workshops are completely safe for customers and staff. We have also attained the certification for the Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2015, a requirement for companies to show customers that you're committed to quality products and services. Our business was audited and passed- proving we are all about customer satisfaction.

https://truckandplantgroup.co.uk/bedford-workshop (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business
Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry recognised qualification
This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALEX UK LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294776.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 3 February)

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