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Apprentice Hire Desk Controller BUCKHURST PLANT HIRE LTD

This opportunity will see you working in a team of 8 and you will be responsible for the full hire process for the depot in line with the quality management system. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career.

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Closing date: 19 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,344.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102796

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • On hire process
  • Back-to-back purchase orders for X-hire & operators
  • Off hire process
  • Operated timesheets & invoices
  • Exchange process
  • Depot transfers
  • Lost hire reporting
  • Fuel log
  • Pre-invoice run checks
  • Availability report
  • Off hire not confirmed report
  • X-Hire report
  • Scan to PDF
  • Filing of documentation
  • Delivery and collection charges must be on all contracts at contract creation
  • QMS Audits. Liaise with the HSEQ to ensure all quality management system audits are carried out and NCRs are recorded and resolved
  • Provide Health & Safety Leadership. The Hire Desk Manager/Controller must support the HSEQ Director in all matters pertinent to the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees whilst at work. This includes ensuring the issue and correct use of PPE
  • Assisting with general day to day office duties, including hire desk/transport desk cover and answering incoming telephone calls

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

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard:

  • Training to be delivered at Northampton College, Booth Lane, NN3 3RF - 1 day a month

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for a full-time position once the apprenticeship is complete and progression within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Resilient

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh Family. From beginning in a small yard with only a handful of machines the company has grown in size to now operating from 6 locations in UK with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant. Buckhurst Plant Hire supply various specialist equipment to assist with the installation of pipelines and electricity cables.

Employer

BUCKHURST PLANT HIRE LTD

Address

41-43 Meadow Close

Ise Valley Industrial Estate

Wellingborough

NN8 4BH

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Training

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Contact

Isobel McColgan

isobel.mccolgan@northamptoncollege.ac.uk

01604 734138

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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