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Apprentice Engineering Production/Procurement Assistant ALPHA RAIL LTD

Join us to work with a team of 4 within both the production and procurement department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, focused, and hardworking individual with an interest in engineering to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to to learn all aspects with both a production and procurement department.

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,137.50

  • Working week

    8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday 07.00am - 3.00pm Friday

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086413

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Stock Control
  • Liason with other departments
  • Liasing with suppliers
  • Interpretation of requirements to determine stock/ purchases
  • Sourcing/Purchasing of materials required at or within cost
  • Dealing with goods inwards (materials delivery)
  • Dealing with supplier invoices
  • Assisting with resolution of supplier delivery issues
  • Use of an unique 'end to end' computer software called 'STATII' which deals with customers tracking from enquiry to materials delivery, to delivery of finished goods

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

Full Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required.

This programme is delivered in the place of work but there are a numbers of workshops for you to attend across the duration of the programme. These can be attended in person at our campus in Mansfield or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, the company are committed to maintaining your professional skills throughout your career. They will support this by using a variety of training methods which may include higher level apprenticeship programmes.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Established in 1985, Alpha Rail Ltd has over 40 years of metal fabrication expertise and is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of metal railings, gates, guardrail and other types of bespoke metal products.

Employer

ALPHA RAIL LTD

Address

NUNN BROOK RISE

HUTHWAITE

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 2PD

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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