Apprentice Business Administrator

Like any business we have a wide range of administration functions that need to be carried out, this apprenticeship will provide rotation throughout the duration and duties will include, but not be limited to:

Procurement:

Requesting supplier quotations (RFQs) Raising purchase orders Chasing order progress Booking goods into stock Creating forecasts based on product demand

Production:

Organising digital engineering drawings and associated manufacturing files/documentation Creating product bill of materials (BoM’s) Producing works order packs Communicating customer updates and requests to the production teams

Data Entry:

Supporting the launch of our new ERP system in Q3 2024, transferring information from a legacy system with the addition of updated processes and formatting Revising documentation to the latest company format, with the opportunity to develop new layouts and functions

Sales:

Liaising with customers Creating customer quotations for approval Booking out goods from stock Raising despatch paperwork Liaising with technical support to offer additional information to customers on request

Logistics:

Organising transportation (internal and external couriers) Supplying tracking information to customers and suppliers

Training:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3 Standard A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course This is a prominently work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

Training Outcome:

Regarding career progression, the apprenticeship will enable the candidate to experience a diverse range of work and the various administration pathways. That said, example positions such as the following can be pursued following completion:

Production Administrator Purchasing Administrator Sales Administrator Accounts Administrator.

Employer Description:
Light Fabrication + HVAC Manufacturers for Railway & Automotive Applications

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30. Friday: 07:30 – 12:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience