Business and Admin Apprenticeship IDEAL FOODS LTD

Ideal Foods are offering an opportunity for a business and admin apprentice to join their team. At Ideal Foods you will provide administrative support to the General Office and Account department to ensure the smooth running of the office.

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Closing date: 28 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00 to £17,846.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am-3pm

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    27 Mar 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000240061

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Tasks include but not limited to:

  • Prepare sales documents (Sales Orders) as requested by the Sales Manager
  • Ensure all Sales Orders are signed
  • Raise purchase orders as required for stock and transport
  • Update company booking log of all contained and truck loadings and intakes
  • Prepare intakes and releases and send to the cold store
  • Shredding documents
  • Order lunches for colleagues as required
  • Co-ordinate office waste – once a week
  • Prepare welcome notices for visitors
  • Greet visitors
  • Run daily administrative tasks to control bins from MOWI
  • Perform general admin tasks as required
  • Order stationary and control stock
  • Raise sales orders for stock
  • Work within the Purely Fish team – tasks include preparing, packing and sending orders

The training you will be getting

  • You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
  • This apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off the job training and on the job mentoring and development within the workplace
  • You will be be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a fortnightly basis (during term times)
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • May wish to explore a higher level apprenticeship 
  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there might be potential to progress within the company

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, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Workplace is in a rural location

About the employer

Ideal Foods is a family run business with head quarters located in the heart of the Cornish countryside. We also have satellite offices in Grimsby, The Philippines and China. Ideal Foods is led by Jeanette Turpin, who has a lifetime of experience in the seafood industry. She is supported by Lauren Horner, Technical Director. The company employs an experienced and skilled 20 strong team of staff that enable Ideal Foods to offer a complete sales and export service to it’s customers. Repeat business is very important to Ideal Foods and we take great pride in providing all our customers with a highly professional and reliable service. We supply all areas of the fish sector from the local fishmongers to overseas supermarkets, fish merchants and Blue Chip international manufacturers and processors. Our suppliers are just as important to us as our customers and we purchase product from all corners of the world. We are able to use our global sourcing and product knowledge to keep on top of the changing trends in the seafood industry allowing us to react quickly and efficiently. Our main areas of expertise are Salmo Salar / Salmon Co-products, whitefish procurement, shellfish and the high risk baby food sector. Ideal Foods is continually evolving and we set aside time and resource to research new markets.

Employer

IDEAL FOODS LTD

Address

THE COURTYARD

TREWOLLAND

LISKEARD

PL14 3NL

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

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

Ceri

01209616103

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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