Apprentice Business Administrator Diamond Garage Equipment

An exciting opportunity to start and develop a career with Diamond Garage Equipment, based at our main office in Kessingland, while training to provide a key administrative support role. The applicant should have good IT skills, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn about the garage equipment industry. You will be carrying out administrative tasks for the office and ordering parts.

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Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    Salary will be reviewed, dependent upon your performance and progress, following an initial period of three months.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    12 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000163162

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be:

  • Liaising with customers to book in work
  • Dealing with customer service contracts
  • Dealing with suppliers to complete orders and quote work
  • Carrying out administrative tasks for the office
  • Communicating with engineers to book work
  • Ordering parts
  • Logging customers jobs and writing a calls log

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

Workplace training and learning, together with weekly college attendance - at our Lowestoft Campus - on Wednesdays between 09.30 and 16.00.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will continue in your employment with us.

Once qualified, you would then go on to learn all aspects of the garage equipment industry and take on more responsibilities, potentially leading to a managerial role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any other subject (X2) (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

You will be required to spend long periods of time working on a computer. The job is in a location where transport will need to be considered. Sometimes you will be required to attend garage sites to carry out site surveys and potentially help load new equipment into vans.

About the employer

Diamond Garage Equipment is a leading service supplier in the industry. We service, calibrate and supply; MOT bays, ATF bays, lifting equipment, air-con machines, tyre bays, compressors and wheel aligners. We are a family company founded in 2003 with years of knowledge and experiencing and we are always looking to expand and improve our services. We deal with dealerships and commercials workshops nationally to ensure the receive the best service.

Employer

Diamond Garage Equipment

Address

16 London Road

Kessingland

Lowestoft

NR33 7PW

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Training

Training provider

EAST COAST COLLEGE

Contact

Hollie Bartram

h.bartram@eastcoast.ac.uk

01502 273250

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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