Post Office Assistant Apprentice DETLING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
The Apprentice will, after training, be involved in all parts of the business and become qualified as a Post Office Assistant. The role will involve providing excellent customer service, stock management and cash management.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday. Some weekend working. Working times to be agreed between 07:00 and 16:30 30-minute lunch break. 20% paid time to complete learning.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
26 Jun 2023
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Date posted
08 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000142148
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Not just any customer Service apprenticeship. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn all there is to learn within this busy friendly community store together with learning how to serve on a Post Office counter.
Duties will include:
- Stock management
- Working the store till
- Completing the store “close”
- Providing all the Post Office services and working the Horizon system and till
- Serving customers from our small café and delicatessen (no food preparation)
- Excellent customer service
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship 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
- There are opportunities to progress from a Level 2 to a Level 3 qualification
- 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DETLING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
https://www.detlingcommunitystore.co.uk/home
Address
Pilgrims Way
Detling
Maidstone
ME14 3EY
Training
Training provider
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact
Kent Training and Apprenticeships Business Support Team
0800 731 4297
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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 nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023