Summary
Begin your career in a growing company that is passionate about developing young talent. GW Power-Safe Ltd is an innovative business in Hull that works within the Mechanical, Electrical, and Renewable space, and they are recruiting an Estimator Admin Apprentice!
Wage
£14,918.80 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Preparing quotations for customers
* Updating computer systems and CRM
* Answering calls and emails professionally
* Using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Printing and organising tender documents and drawings
* Supporting estimators with drawing take-offs
* Ordering office supplies, uniforms, and PPE
* Assisting various departments with administrative tasks
Where you’ll work
80 Scott Street
Hull
HU2 8AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE 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
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration consists of:
* Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
* Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
* Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)
You will be required to attend a half-day session with HBTC where you will work towards any functional skills (where needed) that you have to take. Additional off-the-job training will also be required as part of the Apprenticeship. There will also be an end point assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Initiative