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Office Administration Apprentice MYCOCKS LTD

This vacancy is for a full time, office administration apprentice to work in a busy office environment completing all aspects of administration including invoicing and dealing with enquiries.

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

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60 to £14,820.00

    Four weeks holiday entitlement plus bank holidays. Enrolment on to a pension scheme.

    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

    30 to 40 hours per week, flexible hours. Office opening hours are 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Actual working hours to be confirmed, we can be flexible to accommodate travel arrangements of the candidate.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000079545

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This vacancy is for a full time, office administration apprentice.
This will be an interesting, varied post in a busy office environment.
We are looking for a good timekeeper, who is well organised, shows initiative and has a logical mind.
You should ideally be computer literate and comfortable working with Outlook, Excel and Word, with good typing skills and speed to accurately produce invoices, well written letters and respond to emails. We currently use QuickBooks for accounts.

Basic duties will include

  • A great deal of data input on to spreadsheets
  • Booking appointments and organising diaries 
  • Answering the telephone 
  • Taking & typing notes
  • Typing letters 
  • Responding to enquiries through email
  • Cutting paper
  • Sharpening pencils
  • Filing
  • Photocopying
  • And more 

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

Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship with the aim to progress on to the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will be required to attend college every 6 weeks at the Buxton Campus (transport available), you will also have regular assessor mentor visits in the workplace. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression to Business Administration level 3 apprenticeship and permanent employment. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Punctual, Friendly

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day as the office location is rural, having your own transport would be highly advantageous.

About the employer

We are a very busy Plumbing and Building Company, based in Chelmorton, Buxton. We currently have 20 employees.

Employer

MYCOCKS LTD

Address

MYCOCKS YARD

CHURCH LANE

CHELMORTON

SK17 9SN

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Contact

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

08000740099

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College. You will also need to provide a CV as part of the application process.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Oct 2022