Facilities Administrator Apprentice Brittany Ferries

Are you hard working, reliable and willing to learn? Do you have an interest in the travel and tourism industry and see yourself progressing in a supportive facilities department? The Apprentice will be working in a team to provide a reliable, quality service to meet the needs of clients and customers.

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

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Closing date: 30 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 May 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000138239

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

PETA Ltd are proud to be working with Brittany Ferries to recruit a dedicated and confident Facilities Administrator Apprentice.

The Facilities Administrator will be responsible for the following duties: 

  • Execution of administrative tasks including but not limited to, staff benefits; keeping insurance policy details up-to-date (relating to company vehicles in particular); and making the processing of orders and invoices efficient for the company’s suppliers
  • It is the norm for new tasks to be introduced to Administrator workstreams
  • Provision of information on staff benefits on the intranet: Connect
    Printing of passenger documents and ships emergency cabin-key sets
  • Stock control of office items
  • Provision of business travel arrangements as needed by BAI UK employees
  • Provision of pool car bookings and liaison with Facilities
  • Assistants to ensure vehicles are checked and ready for employee use
  • Administration of meeting room and individual office bookings
  • Keeping bookable rooms and offices in good order and preparation for use on the day
  • Provision of entry / exit management of colleagues and visitors
  • Administration of deliveries in and mail out
  • Provision of first point of contact in the event of problems with / queries about the office buildings and facilities
  • Provision of minute-taking at meetings relating to the Staff Consultative Committee; Health, Safety & Environment; the Staff Social Events Committee

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the possibility for the suitable and successful candidate to move into a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Good, positive team player, Able to prioritise, MS Office skills, Good eye for detail, Flexible approach to work, Willing to learn and progress

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits: Onboard staff discount available - Whenever you travel on our ships, you are eligible for a 15% discount on hot food and drinks on production of your company ID pass. Discounted travel with Condor, Hover travel, Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and Wightlink. NEST pension scheme. Well-being hub. Access to counselling. Discounts with thousands of retailers. Free car parking. Flu jab voucher. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the health and safety restrictions on site at Brittany Ferries, we can only accept applicants who are 18 years or over.

About the employer

We are a French company, with UK team numbers around 300, working in both large customer-facing teams and in smaller specialist and support teams such as holiday services, marketing, accounts, and administration, learning and development, IT and digital. With fleet renewal and company transformation programmes currently underway, it’s an exciting time to join Brittany Ferries. Founded over 50 years ago by enterprising French farmers to transport their produce to the UK, we now operate on 14 routes with a fleet of 12 vessels and offer an attractive selection of holiday products as well as crossings for cars and freight vehicles. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to work within a leading travel company; apply for the Facilities Administrator Apprentice role today!

Employer

Brittany Ferries

Address

The Brittany Centre

Wharf Road

Portsmouth

PO2 8RU

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Training

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Apr 2023