Summary
A Business Administration apprentice is needed for a leading Electrical Wholesaler, you will be dealing with all aspects of Administration in the Sales office. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
Wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1-hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 March
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
Stearn Electric Company Ltd.
Stearn is a company with a fine history - Founded in 1924, the company has grown over the years into a well-established National Super Distributor, serving the Electrical Industry with its outstanding reputation for good service and excellent customer relations - a reputation that is protected vigorously through the professionalism of our dedicated and well-trained staff.
What do they do?
We sell a range of, mainly, branded electrical products into the wholesaling world, who in turn supply the building industry. We also supply some of the same product into the public sector. You will have heard of many of the brands. Take a look at our website
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual living in the Nottingham area to start their career at this well-established distributor.
After full training, your responsibilities will include:
* Raising quotations.
* Supporting engineers with technical information.
* Quantifying drawings to tender projects.
* Calling customers and suppliers.
* Collating information from various parties to assist bid processing.
* Answering the phone.
* Emails.
* Photocopying.
* Filing.
Where you’ll work
Unit 1 Olympic Way
Sefton Business Park
Bootle
L30 1RD
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
SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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
Completing a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, which will include the following elements:
* Competence/Knowledge based qualification in Business administration Level 3.
* Functional Skills maths/English.
* End Point Assessment - final exam and observation.
* The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams.
* The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employer's wishes.
* Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit.
* Training and assessment are conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner.
* Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Excellent work ethic
* Timekeeping