Business Support Apprentice

Intec Business Colleges Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized provider of refuse collection solutions is offering an apprenticeship in Business Administration in Worksop. This role involves administrative duties supporting the Field Sales team, with comprehensive training towards the Business Administrator Level 3 standard. Applicants must have GCSE Mathematics and English (9-4/A*-C) and a willingness to learn. This is a full-time position with potential for permanent employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE Mathematics and English.
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications.
• Additional industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors; Answer and direct phone calls.
• General office support roles; Ordering various supplies.
• Book timesheets; Scan paperwork and save to files.
• Check invoices and statements; Handle purchase ledger queries.
• Schedule demonstration vehicles and type approval documents.
• Compile and update reports using IT software.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Initiative

Working to Deadlines

Task Prioritising

Good Timekeeper

Positive Attitude

Perseverance & Determination

Education

GCSE Mathematics & English (Grade 9-4 / A*-C)

Job description

Overview

Dennis Eagle Limited is offering an apprenticeship in Business Administration. You’ll support general administrative functions and support the Field Sales team, collaborating with all departments to support overall business aims. You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 standard.

Location: Worksop (S80 3AT)

Details

• Annual wage £15,704 a year (minimum wage rates). The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
• Training course: Business administrator
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm. Exact shifts TBC. 40 hours a week
• Duration: 21 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

• General duties: Meet and greet visitors; Answer and direct phone calls; General office support roles; Ordering stationery, PPE, company merchandise; Support social activities and functions such as Christmas parties, hotel bookings, catering bookings; Prepare meeting rooms
• Data inputting: Booking timesheets; Scanning paperwork and saving to relevant files
• Purchase ledger: Invoice checking; Statement checking; Sorting purchase ledger queries
• Sales: Schedule demonstration vehicles, including all vehicle movements and specifications
• Engineering support: Type approval administration and documentation; General support duties as required
• Reporting and IT: Compile and update various reports/schedules using IT software such as Microsoft Office; Share information effectively with colleagues; Internal H&S and quality audits

Accountabilities & Commitments

• Commitment to uphold the company values: Strive to deliver exceptional customer focus whilst learning and understanding the Business KPI’s and targets; Confidence to engage in a working group as well as working on their own to deliver, within required timescales

Where you’ll work

Highgrounds Road, Highgrounds Industrial Estate, Worksop, S80 3AT

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: INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator — Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course contents

Your training plan: Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard; End Point Assessment; Work Based Training; Monthly Assessor Sessions

Requirements

Essential qualifications: GCSE Mathematics & English (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) essential. 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
• Team working
• Initiative
• Working to Deadlines
• Task Prioritising
• Good Timekeeper
• Positive Attitude
• Perseverance & Determination

Other requirements

Please note that you may be asked to carry out tasks other than the above that are deemed by your manager to be appropriate, reasonable and within the remit of your role. You will be expected to carry out these ad hoc tasks as requested. Accountabilities & Commitments Required: Commitment to uphold the company values • Strive to deliver exceptional customer focus whilst learning and understanding the Business KPI’s and targets • Confidence to engage in a working group as well as working on their own to deliver, within required timescales

About this company

Dennis Eagle, part of the Terberg Environmental Group, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles, with an established reputation for supplying quality products that meet the highest expectations in terms of performance, cost and delivery. The company provides complete vehicle solutions, producing refuse collection bodies, chassis and bin lifts. Its product portfolio offers configurations to suit every application, backed by extensive aftersales and support.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There may be a permanent position offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship to the right candidate, with further progression options in the future.

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is: Dennis Eagle Limited; Linsay Narborough; [e-mail]; 01788514276

Reference code: VAC1000327761.