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Admin Apprentice PICKARD ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Pickard Electricals Ltd are looking for a business admin apprentice to join their office team. The role will involve answering phone calls/email enquiries, ordering materials from suppliers, and creating job tickets for customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 3 qualification.

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Closing date: 08 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,629.62

    £4.81 per hour

    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

    38.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm Friday 8am to 3pm

    Total hours per week: 38.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124655

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Answer phone calls/email enquiries
  • Order materials from suppliers
  • Create job tickets for customers
  • Plan work diary (via Workever)
  • Liase with customers to arrange appointments
  • Invoicing - collating information from electricians daily
  • Managing supplier accounts (purchase invoices and supplier payments)
  • Wages - collating timesheet information and sending to payroll
  • Filing
  • Social media/advertising

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

  • Level 3 Business Administrator
  • Located at Pickard Electricals in Alnwick, with one day per week release to Morpeth Campus for training.
  • 38.5 hours per week
  • Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
  • Friday - 8am - 3pm

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Possible job opportunity

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Founded in 1981, Pickard Electricals Ltd (formerly TW Pickard Electrical Contractor) has many years experience in domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations.

Employer

PICKARD ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Address

UNIT 5B

WILLOWTREE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

ALNWICK

NE66 2HA

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Training

Training provider

THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNCIL

Contact

Amy Greer

amy.greer01@northumberland.gov.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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