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Operations Assistant Apprentice HOSEFLEX LTD

Hoseflex Limited, a longstanding hydraulic and pneumatic specialist, are seeking an ambitious Operations Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in maintaining an efficient, organised, and professional service to our customers from our office in Bury St Edmunds.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    This is a full-time role Monday to Friday 7:30 to 16:30.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086683

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Full training will be provided for assisting in all aspects of the mobile breakdown service. This includes allocating jobs to engineers across the country and dealing with customer requirements.
  • Full training will also be provided to assist in processing invoices to go out to customers in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Any other accounts or administrative requirements for the department.

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

  • Level 3 Business Administrator
  • Off the job training will be done on-site, and will account for 20% of your working hours. 
  • Functional skills level 2 will also be provided alongside your apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The majority of staff came to us as apprentices, they have stayed with us and hold roles in management, accounts and general office roles. If the applicant has potential, we will always promote from within the company first. As a company, Hoseflex like to play to the strengths of the apprentices. So if we see there is potential we can put them onto a course. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Telephone skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 2/C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) Desired

About the employer

We repair hydraulic hoses, we have a team of mobile engineers who travel from site to site doing the repairs. We also have a warehouse where hoses are made in large quantities and a trade counter.

Employer

HOSEFLEX LTD

Address

UNIT 9

CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD

MORETON HALL

IP32 7EY

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Training

Training provider

W S TRAINING LTD.

Contact

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

01284 788005

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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