Business Administration Projects Apprentice WABTEC RAIL LIMITED

At Wabtec Doncaster we are looking for candidates who want to gain experience in a multidiscipline role, who want to progress through the roles and ranks while gaining qualifications and experience as they go, the candidate will be mentored by an experienced project manager and surrounded with a wealth of experience in the local project teams. You will support the project team by monitoring and reporting progress, make sure timelines and budgets are adhered to, analysing risk creating mitigation plans controlling and reporting on cost.

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Closing date: 23 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,500.00

    A pay increase will occur when milestones are met.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    10 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162095

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Working to high quality standards
  • Familiarisation with the company’s systems and procedures
  • General administrative duties
  • Supporting the project team with administration
  • Liaising between operations project and supply chain
  • Support on customer meetings and calls
  • Data input, data review, and data analysis
  • Cost control analysis
  • Producing action trackers
  • Supporting internal meetings providing input and a customer view

Adherence to Company Health & Safety Policy and safety regulations is essential.

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

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 
  
Day release  
 
You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard.  
 
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0 
 
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed. 
 
You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To gain full time employment within a reputable company. Have the opportunity to undertake further qualifications and training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Math and ICT (Grade C/4 and above) Essential

Things to consider

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

About the employer

Located in Doncaster, Wabtec UK Ltd is part of Wabtec Corporation and is one of the UK’s leading railway engineering companies. The company undertakes the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and overhaul of all types of railway rolling stock and associated components. You will be working in a busy and fast paced manufacturing environment with experienced project and operational teams. You will support the project team by monitoring and reporting progress, make sure timelines and budgets are adhered to, analysing risk creating mitigation plans controlling and reporting on cost whilst gaining experience in more technical tasks with the project team.

Employer

WABTEC RAIL LIMITED

Address

DONCASTER WORKS,

HEXTHORPE ROAD

DONCASTER

DN1 1SL

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Training

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Contact

Debbie Evans

debbie.evans@don.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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