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Business Administration Building Services Apprentice Oakray Limited

To provide general administration throughout the department as requested by company managers/supervisors. To ensure that business needs are met whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

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Closing date: 13 Jan 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £206.25

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (1-hour lunch). Breaks TBC.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    17 Jan 2022

  • Date posted

    16 Aug 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001752501

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate all administrative tasks within the department
  • Work closely with managers and supervisors to provide administration support
  • Create reports, produce spreadsheets and bind documentation
  • Drafting and sending out correspondence
  • Maintain company in-house database
  • Compile excel spreadsheets
  • Scanning and renaming documents
  • Upload documents on to the client’s portals ensuring that the documents are uploaded in accordance with procedures and in the set time limit
  • Process Engineer’s timesheets and reports
  • Assist in the preparation of invoices prior to their submission to Clients
  • Any other administrative tasks as required

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Preferably have experience within a similar role
  • Have good IT skills and the ability to use a variety of packages

Personal qualities

  • Be self-motivated
  • Be able to liaise with staff at all levels
  • Have good organisational and time management skills

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE English and maths level 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Future prospects

  • Possible progression into employment or higher education

Things to consider

  • 21 days holiday increasing by 1 extra day every 2 years’ service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory days
  • Pension scheme – Auto enrolment
  • Life insurance
  • Staff Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Oakray has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, we have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients, with whom we have developed longstanding partnerships.

Employer

Oakray Limited

Address

Glasgow Stud

Burnt Farm Ride

Enfield

EN2 9DY

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Training

Training provider

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by FIRST RUNG

Contact

Beverley Woodhouse 07805980150 bwoodhouse@firstrung.org.uk

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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