Transport Administration Apprentice
To provide and gain experience of administrative support to DFRS vehicle users, stations and departments
To learn and understand how the Transport admin team maintain a legally compliant fleet
To learn and gain experience using the fleet management system and to provide assistance in maintaining the accuracy of the fleet data as vehicle changes occur
To gain experience processing vehicle maintenance tasks using a database, verifying tasks and costs which requires attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
To gain experience importing the maintenance tasks into the fleet management system and verifying the accuracy of the import
To collate the monthly vehicle mileage returns and import data into the fleet management system
To collate and verify the monthly fuel return data and import data into the fleet management system
To gain experience with the administering of the pool car requests and bookings
To gain experience liaising with drivers/suppliers regarding the replacement of tyres and windscreens and raising the subsequent orders
To raise orders with suppliers using our Agresso finance system
To gain experience administering the stationery stock
To gain a rounded experience in the latest IT systems such as Microsoft 365
Understand and comply with all policies, procedures and relevant legislation
Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
Training Outcome:
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue is a medium employer and the apprentice will be able to apply for vacancies that may arise within the service.
Employer Description:
The Service currently employs approximately 342 wholetime firefighters, 322 On-Call duty system firefighters, 38 Command and Control personnel and 176 support personnel. The Service operates and maintains 31 fire stations, three area offices and the Service has joint headquarters in Ripley, Derbyshire. The Service's Governing Body is the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority which provides strategic leadership, monitors the costs incurred by the service and sets the budget. The work of the service is split into three main categories; Prevention and Protection, which are part of the Community Safety Portfolio, and Response. The Service is also required to assess the risks to the communities of Derbyshire and to plan for emergencies not just within Derbyshire but across the borders as part of a national response to emergencies.
Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 with half hour unpaid lunch Friday 09:00 - 16:30 with half hour unpaid lunch.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative