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Apprentice Administration Assistant PYROCEL LTD

At Pyrocel Ltd we specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of building safety systems. We are currently looking to fill an apprentice position at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is to provide clerical and administrative support within a busy accounts/admin office which in turn supports the organisation as a whole.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,335.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (1hr lunch unpaid)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125425

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Administrative support with the accounts/ admin department by:

  • General admin support: distributing and logging emails, typing letters, photocopying, scanning and filing
  • Ordering stationary via a purchase order system on a normal weekly cycle, ad hoc ordering as & when required
  • Servicing training and meetings requirements
  • Answering telephone internally/externally including dealing with difficult situations. This must be in a timely manner and ensuring a positive corporate image
  • Reception function (as above)
  • Assisting in stores as and when required

Systems and Equipment

  • Microsoft packages and accounts systems
  • Maintaining current filing systems
  • Maintaining records

The post holder will:

  • Be able to deal efficiently with customer calls and decide the correct way to deal with each one including confrontational situations
  • Be able to prioritise own workload with the support of the Accounts Manager & other members of the account's office team
  • Communicate with all levels of staff and customers on a regular basis

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

All training will take place in the workplace. Your TDR Training Officer will attend your company and assess you on the job.

Upon succesful completion you will gain a Level 3 Business administrator apprenticeship standard.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Established in 1989 we have steadily grown into a leading fire and security provider across the North of England. With our head office in Newcastle and a Yorkshire branch in Leeds, we employ 70 dedicated staff to ensure our customers’ requirements are satisfied

Employer

PYROCEL LTD

Address

BURNBANK HOUSE

BALLIOL BUSINESS PARK

BENTON LANE

NE12 8EW

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Training

Training provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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