Commercial Apprentice

Summary

William King is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious apprentice to join their team and support the daily operations of the Commercial Department. In this role, you will develop essential skills that will help maintain and grow the existing customer base, enhance customer satisfaction, and provide valuable insights into business development.

Wage

£14,988 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, start times include 9.00am core hours but can start 8.00am or 8.30am Monday- Friday, finishing times include 5.30pm core hours but can finish 4.30pm or 5.00pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Day to day duties will include:

Create sales orders promptly to guide dispatch team in fulfilling customer requirements
Call in stock from various sources e.g., port, subcontract and bond- according to company stock targets
Create works orders in sync with customer demand and master planning
Regularly perform system housekeeping tasks to uphold the accuracy of our D365 records
Process customer forecasts to determine both immediate and long-term demand

Where you'll work

Atlas Centre
Union Road
West Bromwich
B70 9DR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. 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. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This is a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship which is delivered over an 18-month period. You will be required to attend an initial induction period and training workshops at the training site, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, followed by monthly assessor visits to you in your company.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Enthusiastic
Ambitious
Hard Working
Diligent

Other requirements

The apprenticeship program will encourage you to be stretched, challenged, and supported by a business that views your professional development as a priority. This apprenticeship will allow you to learn new skills and build an understanding of the Metal Industry.

About this company

William King is one of Europe’s leading independent and privately-owned metals service centres. Our group, which includes William King Ltd, Mi-King Ltd and Mi-King s.r.o operates three world class facilities that add value to customer supply chains through processing and just-in-time delivery of metals across a range of industrial sectors. From our three European sites, we provide products and services in: Steel including high-tensile, pre-painted, light gauge steels including tin mill products Electrical steel Aluminium We supply into all manufactured goods sectors, ranging from automotive, mobility and domestic appliance through to packaging and engineering industries. Key to our success is the agility that comes from being an independent company, complemented with our long-term view and commitment to invest in technology, industry-leading processes, and of course the skills and knowledge of our people.

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After this apprenticeship

On completion of your apprenticeship, you would be offered a permanent role and opportunity to further your career within William King

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332087.

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