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Business & Online Purchasing Apprentice MAD SUPPLIES LTD

This is an amazing opportunity to join a leading online retail organisation in South Bristol. With a proven track record in supporting apprentices, you’ll be well looked after & given thorough training, as well as exciting career prospects for the right person. If you love working with people & have the drive to do well, this is the role for you!

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070681

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Supporting the Purchasing Department, you’ll be learning all about how to deal with suppliers, monitor levels of stock and checking off documentation.

As a busy retail site, this department is vital to the smooth running of the business and you’ll be learning some vital skills to keep the cogs running, such as:

  • Placing orders for stocks
  • Monitoring the supply of stock and how well the suppliers are performing
  • Stock control and making sure the levels of tools and equipment are sufficient to meet the customer’s demand
  • Checking and querying supplier invoices and credit notes
  • General administration

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

During your apprenticeship, you will be studying towards your L3 Advanced Business Administrator Award, delivered by Professional Apprenticeships, who were voted the region’s best training provider and have achieved the highest Ofsted rating.

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills & behaviours, covering topics such as project management, systems & processes, business structures and so much more.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This ambitious company are growing, looking for people who will develop with them and for the right person, this will lead to a permanent role in the business and a long-lasting career. There are various opportunities in different departments and you’ll be encouraged to develop in the area which appeals to you the most after your apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Mad4Tools are a small but growing online retail company selling tools and equipment for tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Based in South Bristol, they are a vibrant, friendly team . Their social committee plan amazing quarterly events so they can continue to socialise outside of work. They really value their employees and are looking for enthusiastic people to help them grow, and in return, offer a fun working environment, amazing training opportunities and long-term career progression.

Employer

MAD SUPPLIES LTD

Address

BRIDGE HOUSE

26 CATER ROAD

BRISTOL

BS13 7TW

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Training

Training provider

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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