Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Service Support Administrator at RayFire Services based in North Shields. You will be joining a strong team who all understand the importance of working together to ensure a high level of service is delivered. The company is in a period of growth and also high customer demand.
Wage
£16,640 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
40-hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5.00pm with 30-minutes lunch.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 21 April 2025
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
* Coordinating the Service Team
* Scheduling engineers for services
* Sending quotes to customers for work to be completed
* Liaising with engineers, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers daily
* Managing receipt of stock deliveries and packing up kit for engineers
* Providing excellent levels of customer service and dealing with inbound calls
* Dealing with customers over the phone and via email
* Project coordination as the role develops
* Ad hoc duties as required to support the team
These duties are not exhaustive, and other duties may be required from time to time. It is also anticipated that the duties will progress over time.
Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be preferred but is not essential for the right candidate who is looking to achieve this within an agreed timescale.
Probationary period applies. Will be required to attend monthly day release at Access Training.
Where you’ll work
Suite 2a CAI Buildings
Coble Dene North Shields
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE29 6DE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ACCESS TRAINING 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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* IT (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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please make sure that you can travel to the employer for an 8.30am start and that you can also attend day release 1 day per month at Access Training on Team Valley in Gateshead.