Operations Business Administrator Apprentice

Administrative Support:

Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and record maintenance. Prepare, format, and distribute reports, presentations, and documents for the operations team. Assist with the scheduling of team meetings, including coordinating agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

Operations Coordination:

Support the Operations Manager in monitoring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure that operational objectives are met. Coordinate and communicate with other departments to align operational activities with business objectives.

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain up-to-date documentation, such as standard operating procedures, process maps, and policy guidelines. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements by supporting documentation and record-keeping practices. Conduct periodic audits of operations-related documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Data Management and Analysis:

Compile, input, and analyze operational data, identifying trends and providing insights for continuous improvement. Prepare data reports to support operational planning and decision-making. Assist in maintaining data accuracy across various systems and platforms, collaborating with the IT or data management teams as needed.

Customer and Vendor Support:

Liaise with external parties to support logistics, delivery schedules, and inventory management. Respond to internal and external inquiries related to operations, providing relevant information and escalating complex issues as necessary.

Project Assistance:

Support project planning and execution by coordinating resources, scheduling meetings, and tracking project milestones.

Training:
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. The assessor will set individualised learning tasks as part of the apprentice’s workplace training that will incorporate your daily role and duties. There is no set mandatory qualification within this Standard, however all training will be delivered to allow students to stretch to the highest grade at EPA (distinction). 8 weekly reviews will monitor progress by all parties. Apprentices completing this standard, will gain 15 months of practical training and the remaining 3 months will be dedicated to End Point Assessment preparation.

The EPA consists of:

Knowledge test Portfolio based interview Project presentation  

Training Outcome:
The role is a full time permanent position. The role will naturally grow as the business does but there is an opportunity for the individual to progress & develop into other roles and departments too.

Employer Description:
Farrat is a well-established yet highly ambitious, family-run, engineering and manufacturing company, that specialises in providing innovative solutions; as our motto says: 'We are Engineers on a Mission to support a better world'. With a rich history and a strong presence in the industry, we are known for our expertise in creating products and systems that enhance the performance and longevity of structures, across various sectors.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8:30am - 4.00pm. Working onsite full time.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Adaptable,Proactive