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Apprentice Administrator ABC POWER SOLUTIONS LTD

An exciting opportunity to start and develop a career with ABC Power Solutions Limited - the UK’s leading Gas engine repair and overhaul specialists - combining training to provide a key administrative support role, while working at Head Office in Gorleston, with college day release.

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Closing date: 12 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,680.00

    Salary will be reviewed, dependent upon your performance and progress, following an initial period of six months.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.00

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123587

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Answer the phone
  • Collate workers time sheets and verify they are correct
  • Raise purchase orders
  • Write up quotations
  • Create job packs for engineering teams
  • Assist with stock control of parts and order as required
  • Maintain records and registers for inspections and audits (i.e. lifting equipment, building and electrical inspections)
  • Support admin and general manager as required

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Workplace training and learning, together with weekly college attendance - at our Lowestoft Campus - on Wednesdays between 09.30 and 16.00
  • Should you not possess suitable concession qualifications, e.g. GCSE in English and mathematics at Grade 4/C or above, you will also be required to attend college to undertake Functional Skills qualifications in English and mathematics

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will become a permanent member of staff

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Driving licence

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any other subject (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent any other subject (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

You will be required to spend long periods of time working on a computer. The job is in a location where transport will need to be considered.

About the employer

Based on the Norfolk Coast, just outside Great Yarmouth, ABC Power Solutions Ltd are the UK’s leading Gas engine repair and overhaul specialists, originally developed as a marine engineering company and now expanding into the green energy markets. With over forty years’ experience and knowledge in gas engine repairs, reconditioning and rebuilds including gearboxes, pumps, coolers, compressors, pistons and liners; ABC Power offers highly skilled and experienced Technicians to work throughout the UK with a fleet of 8 vans, and worldwide, on call twenty-four hours a day.

Employer

ABC POWER SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

UNIT 23

BELLS MARSH ROAD

GORLESTON

NR31 6PT

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Training

Training provider

EAST COAST COLLEGE

Contact

Hollie Bartram

h.bartram@eastcoast.ac.uk

01502 273250

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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