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Business Administration Apprentice HUNWICK ENGINEERING LTD

You will be part of the team providing administrative support to the production team and Engineering Director. What you do matters and working with guidance from your mentor you are part of the foundation of our business.

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

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Closing date: 09 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    40 hours per week, 5 days per week from 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break. Days TBC

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000088310

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be part of the team providing administrative support to the production team and Engineering Director. What you do matters and working with guidance from your mentor you are part of the foundation of our business.

Our company manufactures a range of architectural metalwork that you will see across London. We also produce parts for one of the UK largest car transporters.

We are proud of history and excited about our future.

  • IT – use of IT packages, systems and databases
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making and exercising judgement
  • Interpersonal skills – building and maintaining relationships.
  • Communications – face-to-face, telephone, writing or digital platforms
  • Quality - review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements
  • Planning and organisation - Organise meetings/events, takes minutes during meetings
  • Project management
  • Perform any other tasks deemed within your technical capabilities as required
  • Day to day duties will be to learn and develop towards skills shown above
  • The department is in the production office.
  • A mentor will be assigned, although you will be working within a team.

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

  • The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
  • There is no formal College attendance at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus as this is delivered online and in the workplace. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to go into a variety of roles, Fabricating, Sheet Metal Working, Managing, Estimating, Procurement

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Non judgemental

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

The role is office based and most work is completed on a computer. You must be able to commute to the site as public transport options are not available at the site.

About the employer

Hunwick Engineering lead the industry in specialist process and heavy engineering solutions, being a valued provider across a number of industries – including modular construction, rail and infrastructure. Hunwick Engineering is the first carbon-neutral off-grid large-scale engineering facility in the UK, powered completely by green energy, which is all produced on site. By continuously looking to the future, we ensure our production methods evolve to meet our clients’ requirements and the changing market needs

Employer

HUNWICK ENGINEERING LTD

Address

THE OLD AIRFIELD

GOSFIELD

HALSTEAD

CO9 1SA

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Training

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Contact

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 09 Dec 2022