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Apprentice Office Administrator TECHNIHEAT PLANT SERVICES LTD

We are a commercial heating services company based near the centre of Marple. Over half of our staff have worked here for a minimum of 10 years so we appear to be doing something right. We are a warm and friendly company to work for and we will endeavour to help and support you through every aspect of your apprenticeship. The role will involve speaking to customers and suppliers on a daily basis along with colleagues and arranging our engineers to attend our customers sites to carry out service visits.

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Closing date: 03 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

    Wage reviews every 6 months

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with 1 hour for lunch

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    5 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000110372

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Speaking to customers and suppliers on a daily basis along with colleagues
  • Working on a database that is very user friendly as well as Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Arranging our engineers to attend our customers sites to carry out service visits
  • Create jobs on our system
  • Answer phones
  • Type quotations
  • General office duties
  • Liaising with other members of staff
  • Time to complete coursework during office hours

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

  • Apprentices will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
  • Apprentices will be supported via an agreed training plan. Training will be discussed at enrolment and will include input from the employer, training provider and apprentice
  • The apprentice will receive monthly workplace or virtual visits with a dedicated assessor
  • There is no requirement for the selected apprentice to attend college unless the applicants require the successful completion of Functional Skills - maths and English
  • The assessor will set individualised learning tasks as part of the apprentice’s workplace training that will incorporate your daily role and duties

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once the apprenticeship is completed we will offer a full-time role with career development within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

We are a commercial heating services company based near the centre of Marple. We mainly service, repair and install boilers and heating systems in all types of commercial & industrial buildings such as, car showrooms, hotels, schools & colleges, warehouses etc. We have been trading for over 20 years and have 28 members of staff, 8 of which have successfully completed apprenticeships more recently. Work uniform is provided, and holidays are 22 days annually plus 8 statutory days.

Employer

TECHNIHEAT PLANT SERVICES LTD

Address

PRIORY HOUSE

ELLESMERE AVENUE

MARPLE

SK6 7AN

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Training

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP

Contact

apprenticeships@tcg.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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