Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3 - Leeds VOLKERRAIL LIMITED

VolkerRail our looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our Major Projects team, working as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade East Alliance. The tasks will be varied to support the Resources department and will include: Using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets, and databases.

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

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,433.28

    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

    38 Hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.45pm, with ½ an hour for lunch, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm hours with ½ an hour for lunch.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195389

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The tasks will be varied to support the Resources department and whilst not exhaustive, will include:

  • Using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Managing filing systems
  • Developing and implementing new administrative systems, such as records management
  • Organising the office layout and maintaining supplies of stationery and equipment
  • Maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for necessary repairs
  • Supporting the Rail operations team with resources requirements
  • Responding to queries that may be raised across the project

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

Intermediate Standard Apprenticeship, Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Opportunity to learn and develop within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes pension, employee assistance program, one paid volunteering day per year, cycle to work scheme and an employee rewards platform that includes retail and gym discounts.

About the employer

VolkerRail has the ability to continuingly deliver projects, from smaller contracts through to our involvement in nationally significant major schemes, helpinh our clients bring communities together and provide better services for passengers. VolkerRail comprises two businesses - Major Projects, which is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects, and Specialist Businesses, made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. These work independently, as subcontractors to the rail sector, or collectively as a Tier One contractor for larger frameworks. We aim to stand out from the crowd in everything we do, by exceeding expectations.

Employer

VOLKERRAIL LIMITED

Address

VolkerRail, Lennerton Lane, Sherburn In Elmet

Leeds

LS25 6JE

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Training

Training provider

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

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 Sep 2023