Business Administration Apprentice

Tyne Gangway (Structures) Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading access equipment manufacturer in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team as an apprentice. The role involves responsibilities such as maintaining supplier relationships, supporting project performance monitoring, and engaging in knowledge transfer. Candidates should have at least a level 3 standard in Business Administration and be committed to learning in a workplace setting. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Qualifications

• Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn from peers and engage in knowledge transfer.
• Skills in supplier relationship management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier relationships and build a supplier list.
• Support liaison between engineering and suppliers.
• Assist with monitoring project performance and invoicing.

Education

Level 3 standard in Business Administration

Job description

Tyne Gangway was established in 1934 when most of the worlds marine access equipment was manufactured from selected hardwood and built by skilled carpenters. In the 1950s Aluminium gangways were introduced to the market; the construction was aluminium angle and plate with rivetted connections. In the 1960s Tyne Gangway were pioneers in the introduction of lightweight aluminium alloys for manufacturing their gangways. Their reputation grew and at one point they were the largest supplier of gangways in the world. Boasting in 1965 that they had supplied gangways and accommodation ladders to 78% of the ships completed in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Full time position on completion of the apprenticeship
• Responsible for the following categories of work as directed: Learn from peers engaging in knowledge transfer
• Maintain supplier relationships to build a Supplier list with key suppliers for the possible products needed to reply to complex tenders
• Where suppliers are involved in design activities, to ensure that the scope, checking and responsibilities are understood and followed
• Support liaison between engineering and suppliers to ensure that technical solutions are suitable
• Assist to organise the cost control for the supply of materials, subcontractors and resources related to the Companys fabrication workshop and any site works
• Assist with the monitoring the goods inward process to manage supplier invoicing and payments
• Assist with the monitoring of project performance, control & input timesheets and raise appropriate invoices and supporting evidence in line with project payment terms
• Gather appropriate delivery documentation and photographic evidence as backup for invoice processes
• Co-ordinate material stock budgets and manage stock levels to maintain good value for purchases vs tied up capital
• Co-ordinate upcoming project forecasts, changes to SG&A and produce P&L reports as required
• Follow up to date QHSE procedures, audit findings, safety signage etc. and provide observations or feedback as required
• Follow up to date risk assessments in the performance of works
• Do not walk past a potential HSE issue, raise it with the relevant department. Likewise with quality concerns and oppportunities for improvement
• Level 3 standard in Business Administration
• All training will take place in the workplace with a TDR assessor doing visits to assess you on the job
• End point assessment

Working hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

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