Apprentice Business Administrator Triton Power

What you will do in your working day

Triton Power are looking for an Apprentice Business Administrator to train for a career in the power industry.

As an apprentice you will study towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification, covering skills and academic learning, while earning a wage and gaining valuable work experience. 

Based at Saltend Power Station in Hull, East Yorkshire you will be working alongside a mentor to support the operation of a multi-million-pound production facility to supply process steam and power to the adjacent chemicals park, and electrical power to the UK electricity market.

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of the organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Document management, version control of policies and procedures
• Raise corrective actions, support audit and compliance record management
• Managing company correspondence, including phone calls, emails and letters
• Organising meetings, scheduling appointments, diary management
• Arrange travel, car hire, flights and accommodation
• Book courses, liaise with training providers, record attendance
• Performing data entry, including updating records and databases for personnel, financial and compliance information
• Managing inventory of office supplies, goods and services.
• Raise purchase orders, receipt invoices, and control expenditure to budget
• Organise staff events, teambuilding, hospitality events for staff
• Support functional areas, working across teams, providing business support

The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, and effective decision-making.

You will develop highly transferrable knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied across the business support functions, providing a solid understanding of business fundamentals which will build the foundation for a strong and successful career in industry.

Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria. We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity.

The training you will be getting

The apprenticeship programme consists of online teaching, coaching and workplace development. The programme includes virtual classroom sessions, alongside development workshops, professional mentoring, and regular progress reviews. 

You will undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator programme, this consists of:

·       Use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to write letters or emails, perform financial processes, record and analyse data.

·       Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports, database management. 

·       Maintains records and files, in compliance with the organisation's internal policies and procedures.

·       Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.

·       Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.

·       Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work.

·       Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines.

·       Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings, and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g., travel and accommodation.

·       Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.

As part of the programme, you will undertake a business project based on your apprenticeship, which will ensure you can apply your skills in a setting which can add value to your learning, your role, and your employer.   

Successful completion of the end-point assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Triton Power has a strong track record of developing and promoting apprentices within their business, providing great career opportunities for trainees to become valued members of the team. 

At the end of the programme, you will be fully trained to become a Business Administrator in the power industry, with real prospects of a permanent role with the Company.