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ATA Apprentice Business Admin Assistant- Henley on Thames RG9 (LS) EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

A Business Admin Assistant is required for a leading Electrical Wholesaler. The Apprentice will work in the office carry out all business administration. We are looking for a confident, organised candidate who can manage their task load efficiently This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 30 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £200.00 - £334.00

  • Working week

    8am - 5pm Monday to Friday

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    20 months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001817547

  • Positions

    1 available

Medlock Electrical Distributors are the largest independent wholesale group in the UK and a leading member of the ANEW buying consortium. Recent rapid growth has seen us increase our number of branches from 23 to 44 in the last 6 years and now have branches in the Republic of Ireland (Dublin and Cork), Scotland (Elgin, Stornoway and Inverness) and the Lake District (Kendal).

Medlock's were formed in 1910 and eight years ago celebrated our centenary. Our 108 years in electrical wholesaling gives us considerable experience and knowledge that enables us to give our customers a wide choice, great value but above all an unbeatable service.

If you are wondering “What is the next step towards a career?”.

We are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training your role will include:

  • Liaising with customers and suppliers
  • Ordering new products
  • General administration tasks such as processing post
  • Inputting data - Assisting with Sales and Operational admin tasks (producing purchase orders etc.) 
  • Answering phones
  • Filing/photocopying
  • Additional responsibilities as industry knowledge grows

EDA Apprenticeships Plus will employ the successful candidate on behalf of the branch. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity and could lead to full time employment by the branch upon successful completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good maths and English skills
  • Confident with people
  • Good telephone manner
  • Team player
  • Knowledge of Excel

Personal qualities

  • Hardworking team player who is self-motivated
  • Should be well presented and operate in a clean and tidy manner
  • Smart appearance
  • Can follow procedures
  • Efficient
  • Flexible
  • Polite
  • Trustworthy
  • Willing to learn

Desired qualifications

English and maths GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent would be ideal.

Future prospects

Excellent opportunity for the right person upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Please ensure you give as much detail as possible with your application and check your commute time/method. 

About the employer

An Apprentice Training Agency who will employ the Apprentice on behalf of this Electrical Branch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company.

Employer

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Address

Newtown Road

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

RG9 1HG

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Additional location information

Medlock Electrical

Training

Training provider

EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Contact

Louise sugars 07721239906

Completing a Business Admin Apprenticeship Level 3.   

The Business Administrations qualifications include:

  • Business Admin Level 3 Qualification (based in knowledge/ behaviours, Skills
  • Function skills in maths, English & IT
  • End Point Assessment - Final project, presentation and test

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 employers 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.

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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