Business Apprentice, Kohler Mira

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic individuals for their Business Apprentice program. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience across various departments, including Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service, while receiving a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship. Over 24 months, you will be supported by a dedicated manager and participate in real-life projects that enhance your skills. Join a vibrant community of apprentices and embark on a journey that not only focuses on your professional growth but also encourages personal development through various initiatives and training. If you're eager to learn and grow, this apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Starting salary of £17K

Annual salary review

Sign-on bonus

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to company health scheme

Support from dedicated apprentice manager

Annual apprentice residential

Opportunities for further education

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths required.
• Completion of Level 3 qualification with 96 UCAS points or above.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments like Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Participate in projects that support personal and professional development.

Skills

Business Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

IT Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4)

Level 3 Qualification (A-Level, BTEC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Apprentice, Kohler Mira

Work Mode: Hybrid

Kohler Mira encompasses 3 successful brands: Kohler UK, Mira Showers, and Rada. We have a strong history of apprenticeships and we offer valuable training and experience which benefit both our businesses and the individuals working towards them.

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and driven, we challenge you to join our Award-Winning apprenticeship scheme as a Business Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.

Job Summary

You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of different departments, such as:

• Marketing
• Supply Chain
• Customer Service

Your apprenticeship will last for 24 months, during which time you will rotate around different departments, working on projects that support your development and align to your apprenticeship with our training provider, The Learning Curve Group. You will be taught and will put into practice a range of business skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects.

You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering functions all focused on working towards similar goals. We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement with many of them having won awards at nationally recognised events for Sustainability, and Contact Centre contributions, and recognition awards through their colleges.

Key Responsibilities

In order to develop relevant and transferable skills, you will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship, which will support you as you grow in your role. This part-time study will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning to real-life business projects. The placements you complete will give you a broad view of the business and help identify your strengths, with the support of a designated placement mentor.

Placements may include:

Supply Chain:

This is a very large and very important function within the business. It covers inbound supply of components all the way through to delivery of products to our customers. Some areas within the Supply Chain that you would experience are (but not limited to) Purchasing, Material Control, Value Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse, and Quality.

Marketing:

In the marketing rotation, you will be part of a high-performing team that manages all aspects of the marketing mix for a market-leading brand. In a highly varied placement, you could participate in one of the many digital projects across the business, develop and launch a new product, and work with Mira’s wide customer base to understand exactly the right products for their customer.

Customer Service:

In Mira Service, you will have insight into the true voice of our end customers. In this rotation, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of the Service function: customer care, field service, and planning and administration. You will be a champion for delighting the end customer, with projects in (but not limited to): new service introductions, supporting digital transformation, and enhancing the customer service journey.

Personal and professional development is at the heart of a career at Kohler Mira. Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-ones with your manager will be in place to support you. You will also be able to access and utilise our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials.

As an apprentice you will also:

• Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community
• Support STEAM at Kohler Mira
• Participate in Charity events
• And more!

Skills/Requirements

Person Specification

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (A*- C or 9 - 4) to include English, Maths
• Successful completion of Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level, BTEC etc.) with grades (or predicted grades) equating to 96 UCAS points or above (typically 3C’s at A-level)
• Suited to students with an interest in business, economics, maths, understanding the connected world (technology), sustainability, supporting people
• Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking and able to easily adapt to new ways of working
• Able to demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
• Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is sufficient, and ability to pick up new software
• Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part-time employment and/or voluntary activities

Key Behaviours

• Show initiative in different situations
• Be curious, experiment, and innovate
• Be a team player
• Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions and decisions
• Show an ability to prioritize effectively
• Show an ability to listen well and work to improve the experience of our customers

What we can offer you

• A starting salary of £17K which will be reviewed annually
• A sign-on bonus upon successful completion of your probation
• Access to a company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to company Health scheme
• Support from a dedicated apprentice manager
• Annual apprentice residential
• Opportunities for further education if successful at gaining permanent employment

Find out more

If you’re interested in finding out more about our business and this opportunity, join us at our Open evening on Thursday 28th November 2024 or Thursday 16th January 2025. Email [e-mail] for a booking form, or see one of our associates at your school’s careers fair for the QR code.

How to Apply

Applications open from November 2024 and can be made via our website: www.mirashowers.com/earlycareers.

Your application should include both a:

• CV outlining any relevant qualifications, skills, and achievements
• Personal statement outlining why you would like an apprenticeship with Kohler Mira (max. 400 words)

Applications close on Friday 17th February 2025.

If your application is successful at stage 1, the next step will be to attend a mandatory assessment centre in Early March. Please ensure you are available to attend before submitting your application. If successful at the assessment centre, final stage applicants could be taken through to a formal interview.

*We continually review the quality of our training providers to ensure that our apprentices are receiving the highest standard of training and so reserve the right to change provider or the apprenticeship you are enrolled on, if this is required to fulfil our obligation to you. You will always be enrolled on a course that is relevant to your apprenticeship. **Kohler Mira adheres to the apprenticeship standards framework. Therefore, this programme may be subject to changes, if made at a national level.

Why Work at Kohler Mira?

People have been turning to us for bathroom products for over 100 years, a responsibility we don’t take lightly. In all of the businesses that make up Kohler Mira we are committed to designing innovative products that bring beauty, comfort, and safety to life. Because of this we understand that it takes investment in our people and their development in order to deliver on that commitment and so, we invest heavily in each individual’s personal development in a variety of ways.

In addition to the investment in personal development, Kohler Mira offers a competitive salary, numerous wellbeing benefits, and a strong involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market-leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position they are equal in quality, each living up to the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.

Learn more about us, our brands, and career opportunities at www.kohlermira.co.uk.

It is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified associates in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.