Administration Apprentice LINCOLNSHIRE POND PLANTS LTD
Lincolnshire Pond Plants is currently seeking an apprentice to assist with office administration and customer support. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and learning opportunities. The successful candidate will receive training and guidance, with the potential to gain experience across various departments within our business.
Closing date: 12 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,312.00
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
Working from 08.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, and 2 15-minute breaks. There will also be times when you may need to cover on a Saturday.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
30 May 2024
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Date posted
23 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000246568
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Lincolnshire Pond Plants is a thriving family-run business nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire, dedicated to providing top-quality aquatic plants for ponds and tropical fish tanks.
As our new apprentice, you will be fully trained and supported to learn about our business, and our processes and procedures. We’re a close-knit, friendly team, and as well as providing administrative support, you’ll also have the chance to work with colleagues in other areas of the business.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
· Answering the telephone, and assisting customers with queries
· Administration of our online sales platforms, including replying to messages and questions
· Data entry, organising, arranging and storing paperwork, documents and electronic data effectively
· All aspects of general office administration
· Working on Excel spreadsheets
· Getting feedback from customers
· Processing orders
· Supporting with posts and updates for social media
· Assisting customers in our on-site shop
· Working with wholesale customers
· Working with colleagues in different departments, including assisting in our warehouse/store area with picking and packing orders
· Learning about our selection of pond plants, and improving your overall knowledge of the business
· Any other associated duties as required
The training you will be getting
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- A bespoke programme of practical, technical and vocational learning
- Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 (if applicable)
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
We want to develop you as our new apprentice, and we’ll invest time into training you to understand our business, and the customers we serve. We want you to stay with us in a permanent full-time role, and we’ll offer you internal career progression opportunities.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
LINCOLNSHIRE POND PLANTS LTD
Address
Unit 12C
Brookenby Business Park, Brookenby, Binbrook
Market Rasen
LN8 6HF
Training
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Grimsby Institute Apprenticeship Team
myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk
0800 012 6656
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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