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Business Administrator Apprentice WES Engineering Solutions

Applicant will be required to carry out general office duties including telecommunications, filing, photocopying, inputting data using various computer systems and fulfilling customer service role as well as other departments such as Sales, Production, Finance and HR.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,754.68

    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

    Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124802

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • General office duties including answering the telephone
  • Admin support to all departments and assist with the daily operation of the office
  • Raising purchasing orders for consumable materials, stationery and work wear
  • Chase outstanding supplier purchase orders
  •  Maintain the outstanding purchase order report and update production management software
  • Record and maintain customer enquiries and complaints.
  • Match supplier delivery notes, purchase orders and invoices, checking invoice values to ensure price discrepancies are challenged internally and externally
  • Creating and sending weekly/monthly customer reports.
  • Filing and archive room maintenance
  • Observe received delivery notes on a daily basis and ensure delivered material and parts are sourced to waiting works order
  • Basic customer service duties – providing updated delivery dates and responding to customer queries

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Applicant will be required to carry out general office duties including telecommunications, filing, photocopying, inputting data using various computer systems and fulfilling customer service role as well as other departments such as Sales, Production, Finance and HR.

About the employer

WES Engineering Solutions are a subcontract precision engineering company. Our client base includes automotive manufacturing plants including Jaguar Landrover, Nissan, Vauxhall and BMW. We also supply to customers within the oil and gas, nuclear, subsea and aerospace industry. Our classic car sector sells directly to consumers and to the trade.

Employer

WES Engineering Solutions

Address

Treleigh Industrial Estate, Jon Davey Drive

Redruth

Cornwall

TR16 4AX

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Training

Training provider

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with Truro and Penwith College and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Feb 2023