Apprentice Business Administrator
MERLIN DIESEL SYSTEMS LTD
PRESTON (PR5 8AJ)
Closes in 19 days (Thursday 29 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 May 2025
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Summary
Merlin Diesel Systems Ltd are a leading supplier of diesel fuel injection. We have an excellent opportunity to join us as a level 3 business administration apprentice.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 June 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Answer phone calls and emails for general enquiries and distribute messages to relevant staff
- Arrange Export documentation for DHL/TNT
- Invoicing of tools and accessories from internal and external enquiries
- Taking card payment using Realex system
- To assist with regular inventory inspections (stock checks), and take any necessary corrective action to avoid recurrence of any issues
- Pack parts securely and carry out relevant documentation
- To create and book in completed jobs through the EGO system
- Co-ordinate Blacking and Painting spreadsheet with Stores/Logistics CO-Ordinator and Purchasing
- Use of Excel spreadsheets to keep purchasing up to date
- Carry out the relevant filing activities on a regular basis- Proof of export
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet areas and workstations in a tidy manner whilst also maintaining a clean core stores area, complying with all company procedures, rules and regulations
- Ensure the accurate completion of company paperwork, including delivery paperwork, and QHSE documentation
- To carry out any other ad-hoc duties as requested by the production Manager
Where you'll work
189-191 BRADKIRK PLACE
WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE
BAMBER BRIDGE
PRESTON
PR5 8AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NATIONAL UPSKILL 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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
you must be able to reliably commute to our Preston site
About this company
Merlin Diesel Systems Ltd is one of the worlds leading aftermarket suppliers of diesel fuel injection. We have over 75 years of experience in this industry and distribute to more than 100 countries worldwide.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the level 3 Business administrator apprenticeship a full time permanent position may be offered subject to availability
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED
Helen Dewhirst
helen.dewhirst@nationalupskill.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319159.
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Closes in 19 days (Thursday 29 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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