Office Apprentice Storm International

Storm International are specialists in sourcing, branding and supplying bespoke merchandise to a broad range of sectors. The ideal candidate will be reliable and professional, with a focus on delivering excellent supplier and customer service and will undertake a variety of vital tasks and support to the rest of the busy, dynamic office team.

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Closing date: 31 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,725.00

    Salary review after 3 months to £6.00 per hour.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000136689

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the candidate will be reliable and professional, with a focus on delivering excellent supplier and customer service and will undertake a variety of vital tasks and support to the rest of the busy, dynamic office team.

The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising tasks and working with little supervision, as well as being a team player and supporting their colleagues in a range of activities. They will be self-motivated and conscientious with a real positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

  • Posting up deliveries, stock allocation using SAGE 50 Accounts and arranging delivery notes for the warehouse
  • Daily courier and haulier bookings
  • Commodity code management
  • Arranging airfreight/courier quotes
  • Assisting the Purchasing coordinator with obtaining quotes from factories and dealing with general enquiries from factories
  • Assisting the purchasing coordinator with processing purchase orders, artwork and packaging
  • Create barcodes, manage holograms and send to factories
  • Chase suppliers for samples and shipment updates
  • Keep both our supplier and customer critical path spreadsheets updated
  • In time the candidate will assist with product compliance, r/a and testing requirements
  • Other administrative office support as required

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

  • Upon completion, you will achieve a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard along with Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)
  • You will attend day release college sessions at National Business College (NBC) on a fortnightly basis
  • NBC is based in the centre of Huddersfield, just a 5 minute walk from the main bus and train stations

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression into a full-time permanent position following successful completion, continued learning and development within the organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

About the employer

Established in 1993, we are specialists in sourcing, branding and supplying bespoke merchandise to a broad range of sectors including sports, leisure, charity, travel and tourism. We work with a large range of UK, Far-East and European suppliers and deliver quality products to customers both nationally and internationally. Our biggest customers are in Premiership and Championship football, making this a really exciting industry to work in!

Employer

Storm International

Address

UNIT 1

DEARNE PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

PARK MILL WAY

HD8 9XJ

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Training

Training provider

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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