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Repairs Clerk / Business Administration Apprenticeship Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Repairs Clerk / Business Administration Apprenticeship with Sandwell Council Neighbourhoods Team. Successful candidates would be fully trained in this role whilst working towards Business Administration L3 Standard. Duties include - Varied Administration Excellent customer service and communication Manage/support repairs to council properties

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,273.20

    After 12 months the rate of pay goes up to NMW for your age group.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday, 37 hours between 8am & 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jan 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000021467

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of role of a Repairs Clerk whilst working towards a Business Admin L3 standard.

Shadowing experienced colleagues to learn the role of managing/supporting repairs to properties.

Duties would include - 

Varied administration 

Delivering excellent customer service with all stakeholders through various methods

Learning how to order materials and liaise with tenants and craft employees to get the work required carried out to a high standard

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will receive full on the job training from experienced colleagues. They will be visited in the work place by their assessor to help guide them along the work required. There will be an end point assessment at the end and on completion will gain a Business Administration L3 Standard qualification.

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This qualification and experience will massively improve your employability and prospects for the future.

There can be no promises of further employment after the apprenticeship at this stage however if you work hard and impress your colleagues, supervisors and management team there could be further opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Motivational, Professional, Mature, Flexible, Willing to learn, Outgoing

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C+/4+ or Functional Skill L2+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C+/4+ or Functional Skill L2+) Essential

Things to consider

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About the employer

Sandwell is situated in the heart of the Black Country. In 2020 we were placed in the Top 100 employers nationally for apprentices, making Sandwell a great place to undertake an apprenticeship! Our apprenticeship team Think Sandwell advertise opportunities both in the council and with external employers.

Employer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Address

Operations & Development Centre

Direct 2 Industrial Park

Roway Lane

B69 3ES

Contact

Michael Wragg

michael_wragg@sandwell.gov.uk

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Training

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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