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Administration Support Apprentice G B REFINISH SUPPLIES LTD

You will be expected to deal with customers and suppliers to take orders and follow through, assist sales, and provide complete administration assistance. You will support the team in daily tasks and generally help the office to run smoothly.

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

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Closing date: 23 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,040.00

    A strong willingness to learn and evidence of progression will be rewarded with quarterly pay increases throughout the apprenticeship scheme. Wages are paid monthly.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday,9.00am - 5.00pm. Paid hour for lunch. 24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Your birthday off!

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000124983

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • General filing of orders of invoices.
  • Emailing invoices to customers.
  • Photocopying sales and purchase order forms.
  • General copying that may be required.
  • Ordering stationary.
  • Data entry and updating spreadsheet.
  • Incoming and outgoing post.
  • Checking delivery notes.
  • Price checking purchase invoices.
  • Answering incoming calls once product knowledge has been gained.
  • Contacting suppliers for information.
  • Helping to get the vans out for the daily deliveries.
  • Supporting colleagues and management team.

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Standard.
  • On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential for full time employment for the right candidate.
  • Many employers retain apprentices in full/part time positions.
  • The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment.
  • Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies.
  • Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved you will have the skills, abilities, and experience to update and enhance your CV, to make it attractive to potential employers.

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, Initiative, Patience, Excellent telephone manner, Friendly, Enthusiastic

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential

Things to consider

Interview - We will be interviewing candidates who meet the criteria as they apply and will recruit after a successful interview which may be before the closing date. Reality Check - You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work daily whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid. Travel Information - 11-minute walk from Stone Crossing station or 15 mins from Greenhithe station.

About the employer

We are a small family run but busy company with a friendly hard-working team. Situated in Greenhithe close to the M25 and Dartford Tunnel we operate our coatings distribution business supplying and working with our customers across the UK. We provide the products for body shops to enable them to match colours and to spray / repair vehicles. Deliveries are made daily by our own fleet of vehicles. We have been trading since 1986 and have grown and evolved our business in line with market trends and have embraced modern technology to enable us to satisfy the needs of our varied customer base.

Employer

G B REFINISH SUPPLIES LTD

Address

UNIT 15 QUADRANT COURT

GREENHITHE

KENT

DA9 9AY

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Training

Training provider

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact

Kent Training and Apprenticeships Business Support Team

KT&A@kent.gov.uk

0800 731 4297

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This employer has requested all applicants to apply through Kent Training and Apprenticeships online application system. Therefore, to apply for this position, please click on the link below and follow the online instructions.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Feb 2023