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Business Administration Apprenticeship MATT PAYNE ELECTRICAL LTD

This is a very exciting opportunity to join Matt Payne Electrical Ltd as a Business Administration Apprentice. We are currently expanding and this is a fantastic opportunity to start as an Apprentice with long term career prospects.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    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

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000078680

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

There is a broad range of electrical work we undertake including electrical testing and inspection, installation and maintenance works. As a result the business administration for the company is crucial for the smooth running of the operations. We currently have an experienced office manager working 25 hours a week covering the administrative tasks. However, there is plenty of scope for more hours of work even with our current work load. Our aim is to expand and recruit more electricians, so the support of the admin is crucial to ensure smooth running of the business.

Some of the tasks covered by the apprentice will include the following, some of which will be shared with, or at the very least, overseen by the current office manager:

  • Taking initial enquiries from customers, by phone or email.
  • Competent use of our job management software (SimPRO) to enter client details, schedule engineers jobs, track job progress and provide support to electricians out on the field.
  • Liaise with customers to book in their electrical work.
    Admin assistance for the bookkeeper to enter receipts/invoices etc to the accounts software.
  • Book hotels and travel arrangements for the electricians when they have jobs away from home.
  • Help organise and collate data and paperwork both in the office and on-line storage.
  • Provide new ideas and creative solutions to new administrative challenges which present themselves as the company grows in size and influence.
  • Support the electricians with data entry on electrical certificates and sending them to the clients in a timely manner.
  • Provide PA assistance to the directors as and when required.

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is delivered through work based learning, this means that all training is done at the workplace eliminating the need to attend college. The successful candidate will be allocated a tutor who will visit on site every 4-6 weeks and deliver all of the training to gain the qualification and provide the resources to complete work between visits.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full training will be given in this challenging and varied role to ensure that the apprentice has the skills and expertise to become a permanent member of the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Once you commence employment, further induction training will be supplied by the employer. You will also receive visits and other training from the Learning Skills Partnership representative. Please note that the wage does vary depending on age, see further details below: Candidates aged Under 18 £4.81 per hour (£192.40 per week) Candidates aged 18-20 £6.83 per hour (£273.20 per week) Candidates aged 21-22 £9.18 per hour (£367.20 per week) Candidates aged 23+ £9.50 per hour (£380 per week). These hourly rates are significantly higher the National Apprenticeship Rate and would continue to increase as you are progressing within this exciting company.

About the employer

Our company is an electrical company local to Salisbury with 7 employees. This comprises: 2 directors (both electricians still on the tools) 3 apprentices (2 of which have almost qualified) 2 qualified electricians 1 Office manager (Accountancy and bookkeeping undertaken remotely) It has been established for 10 years by myself as a sole trader electrician and has grown to its current size. We have an industrial unit with a comfortable office spare, a directors office and a small warehouse area for equipment and materials. Our work is fairly evenly split between a huge range of local domestic electrical work and commercial electrical works around the country. We also undertake test and inspection work and reactive maintenance jobs for many of the local landlords and letting agents.

Employer

MATT PAYNE ELECTRICAL LTD

Address

Unit 36

Glenmore Business Park, Telford Road

Salisbury

SP2 7GL

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact

Holly

Holly.Parkinson@lsprecruit.com

07432840539

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the GetMyFirstJob website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to GetMyFirstJob you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 07 Nov 2022