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Office Apprentice EMERGENCY SYSTEMS LTD

This vacancy is for a Office Apprentice based in Accrington, Lancashire. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

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Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,504.56

    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

    Working week to be confirmed at interview

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000057975

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your role as Office Apprentice is to help ensure the smooth running of the office

Duties:-
* General Administration
* Stock Control ? Receipt of goods in, picking & packing deliveries out.
* Reception Duties ? answering telephone calls and greeting visitors
* Assist in planning & Design of Fire Systems
* General Office Housekeeping & Ad hoc duties
* Ultimately the apprenticeship will lead to a full time role for the successful candidate, the role will be revised to the suitability and performance within the applications learnt during the apprenticeship, whether that be fire design or office administration.

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

* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, QCF
* (Functional Skills, Level 2 - Maths, English - if not already achieved)
* Employer Rights and Responsibilities
* Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The opportunities in the world of business are endless. Many apprentices start in business administration, customer service or accountancy, which are great stepping stones into lots of exciting careers. You can go on to specialise in a particular field and into management. You will find people who started in administration working in all professional areas and at all levels. If you are good at IT, have an eye for detail and enjoy working with others then a Business Apprenticeship could give your career a great start.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Technology (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

Things to consider

Please do not contact Company direct. PLEASE NOTE; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About the employer

We are a leading independent fire detection systems integrator with over 40 years? experience specialising in the design, installation, testing, verification and maintenance of world-class third-party certified life-safety solutions. Accredited to BAFE-SP203 by the British Standards Institute, ESL can deliver to the highest of standards any project requiring fire alarm, nurse call and emergency voice communication systems. We have a strong, professional team of experienced sales and engineering staff combined with our growing list of accreditations.

Employer

EMERGENCY SYSTEMS LTD

Address

UNIT 7 WATERSIDE OFFICE PARK

ST JAMES COURT

ACCRINGTON

BB5 0DW

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Contact

Serina Ali

Serina.Ali@t2000.co.uk

01254 54659

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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