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Business Admin Apprentice J C ATKINSON & SON LTD

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Apprentice to join our team of office personnel. You will work within a small and wonderful team to support the administration needs of all colleagues and the overall business.

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Closing date: 02 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,129.38

    The company also offers Cycle to Work and Discount Shopping Schemes.

    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

    Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:00.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101607

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will support each of the business’s functions meaning their will be a great range of variety.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Answering incoming calls
  • Transferring calls via the switchboard
  • Data input
  • Working with software, such as Sage, to carry out duties
  • Emails to both internal colleagues and customers
  • Maintaining filing systems (both electronic and hard copies)
  • Assisting with queries from internal and external parties
  • General administration duties such as office organisation, support with meetings
  • Managing post
  • Carrying out other ad-hoc duties relevant to the post

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills if required 
  • Blended learning through workshops and trainer support
  • Face to face and remote training sessions

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Good future prospects within the company.

Successful applicants who complete the apprenticeship could progress to a permanent contract of employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

We are an award winning, eco-friendly company, who are Fairtrade, FFMA, Forest Stewardship Council Certified and Carbon Trust Standard bearers, offering choice with the highest and unrivalled environmental standards in our sector. We are market leaders in our sector. Please see our company website for more information www.coffins.co.uk.

Employer

J C ATKINSON & SON LTD

Address

1 SEDLING ROAD

WEAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE EAST

WASHINGTON

NE38 9BZ

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Training

Training provider

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact

Jen Dunthorne

jen.dunthorne@gem-training.com

07848456359

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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