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Business Administrator Apprenticeship - new product support role METAL ASSEMBLIES LTD

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding manufacturing business. You will get the opportunity to liaise with all areas of the business including the Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Finance Teams, as well direct contact with our customers. (Please see full job description).

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Closing date: 30 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,168.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 7.00am - 12.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000092103

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting to the NPI (New Product Introduction) Manager, duties will include:

  • Office support for new product introduction and commercial function
  • Arranging shipments of samples to our customers
  • Checking the progress of new tooling and sample manufacture
  • Upkeep of project timing plans
  • Arranging project meetings
  • Updating digital cost sheets for customers
  • Using computerised manufacturing system
  • Update system with new parts
  • Update system with changes to existing parts
  • Help to implement new digital factory software we are putting in place, in a joint venture with Aston University
  • Liaising with all internal departments to make sure all customer specification documentation is complete, available and understood
  • Customer contact
  • Providing the customer with updated timing plans
  • Attending customer project meetings both online and in person providing detailed project status information both internally and to the customer

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

As part of this apprentice training, you will be required to attend college, In-Comm Training Services Ltd, Aldridge, WS9 8UG, on block days. Please ensure you can travel there.

Training will include:

  • Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
  • Functional Skills (if required)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • 20% off the job training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Develop this role into NPI project support, training in project management, planning and understanding technical drawings.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Metal Assemblies is a progressive, forward - thinking producer of presswork and welded assemblies. An impressive range of plant and equipment, continual investment in improved processes and a mix of IT and skilled knowledgeable people, has enabled the company to grow to become one of the most dynamic of its kind in the UK.

Employer

METAL ASSEMBLIES LTD

Address

OLDBURY RD IND ESTATE

OLDBURY RD

WEST BROMWICH

B70 9DD

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact

Alex Jones

alexj@in-comm.co.uk

01922 457686

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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