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Business Administration Apprenticeship FIFE ENGINEERING CO LTD

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who has a keen interest to learn all aspects of office administration including accounts and is willing to engage and assist other personnel to ensure the smooth running of the office. This is an excellent opportunity in a local well established Engineering company based in Swalwell.

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Closing date: 12 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 hrs, Friday 08:00 – 14:30 hrs (30 minutes for lunch – 12:30 – 13:00 hrs)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000081890

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprenticeship training will include but not be limited to

  • Answering the telephone, transferring calls, using the tannoy system.
  • Accounts – matching supplier delivery notes with orders and invoices
  • Monitor time keeping and updating records
  • Filing
  • Updating documents – Microsoft office and excel

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

You will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator standard with Gateshead College.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression to full time employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C/ 4 - 9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C/ 4 - 9) Essential

About the employer

With over 60 years in business, FIFE ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED has built up a reputation of engineering excellence and exceptional customer service. We offer our customers sub-contract GENERAL and PRECISION ENGINEERING which includes conventional and c.n.c milling, turning and cylindrical grinding. Fife Engineering has a fully equipped tool room and machining department, to allow us to produce components for the O.E.M. market. Using customer’s drawings or samples we can manufacture new or remanufacture existing components to the highest standards. We also have a fully equipped fabrication and welding facility able to manufacture fabrications up to 7.5 tones. Our welders are qualified to B.S.EN 287 and can confidently take on the highest quality projects. Fife Engineering also offers site welding and fabrication to suit all our customers needs. We have been manufacturing and refurbishing rollers for industries such as paper, textiles, packaging, food and printing for over 60 years.

Employer

FIFE ENGINEERING CO LTD

Address

LONGRIGG

SWALWELL

GATESHEAD

NE16 3AW

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Training

Training provider

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Contact

Emily Jefferson

apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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