Business Administrator Apprentice

1. **Warehouse Administration:**

   - Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.

   - Support in organizing and optimizing warehouse space.

   - Assist in picking, packing, and dispatching orders.

 

2. **Goods In:**

   - Assist in processing incoming deliveries.

   - Check and verify received goods against delivery notes.

   - Ensure goods are properly stored and logged in the system.

 

3. **Accounts:**

   - Support in basic accounting tasks such as invoicing and payment processing.

   - Assist in reconciling accounts and maintaining financial records.

   - Help with data entry and administrative tasks related to accounts.

 

4. **Purchasing:**

   - Assist in sourcing materials and components as required.

   - Help in preparing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.

   - Support in maintaining relationships with suppliers.

 

5. **Sales:**

   - Provide administrative support to the sales team.

   - Assist in processing sales orders and customer inquiries.

   - Help in preparing quotations and proposals.

 

6. **External Sales Support:**

   - Assist external sales personnel in their day-to-day activities.

   - Provide administrative support for customer visits and meetings.

   - Help in maintaining customer relationships and resolving queries.

 

**Skills and Qualifications:**

 

- **Educational Background:** Minimum of GCSEs including Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

- **Computer Literacy:** Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- **Organizational Skills:** Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

- **Communication Skills:** Clear verbal and written communication in English.

- **Team Player:** Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and support team goals.

- **Attention to Detail:** Accurate data entry and meticulous in record-keeping.

- **Initiative:** Proactive approach to learning and taking on new challenges.

Training:

Business administrator Level 3.

Functional skills if required.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:

Opportunity to grow within the company based on performance.

Employer Description:
Our journey began in 1987 BPS Fluid Power & Automation was established in 1987. Since then, we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise in pneumatics and strong relationships with our customers and suppliers. We offer our valued customers one of the most comprehensive selections of high-quality pneumatic equipment in the UK market today. BPS Fluid Power & Automation is one of the UK’s largest independent SMC, supplying their comprehensive range of pneumatic products. SMC is the largest manufacturer of pneumatics in the world and is currently the largest supplier of pneumatics in the UK, becoming the market leader in July 2016. All SMC products are manufactured within an approved ISO9001 quality management system, which ensures consistent quality standards and a long and totally reliable operating life for guaranteed peace of mind.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness